CH 2: The significance of seeds

<p>Clonal propagation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent seeds from germinating under unfavorable conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To preserve seed viability for future generations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sorghum</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They offer gluten-free alternatives and culinary diversity in regions across the globe</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By inheriting a unique combination of genetic traits through sexual reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Radicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seeds serve as genetic repositories for plant species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seeds are formed from the fertilized ovules of plants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cotyledons are the embryonic leaves within a seed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Based on the number of cotyledons they possess.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide nourishment to the growing plant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seeds serve as a means of preserving genetic diversity across plant species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cotyledons, endosperm, and embryo.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dicotyledons have a broader range of floral structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seeds serve as a source of food for many animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monocotyledons have a single cotyledon, while dicotyledons have two.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Storing seeds at low humidity levels and sub-zero temperatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To synchronize their emergence with optimal growth conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Guarding genetic diversity and adaptive traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By offering gluten-free alternatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By facilitating colonization of new territories</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To preserve seed viability for future generations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensuring colonization of new territories</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To withstand adverse conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By fostering variability within plant populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Safeguarding the embryonic plant within the seed</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seeds play a pivotal role in the propagation of plant species and sustaining biodiversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monocotyledons and Dicotyledons</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unique vascular arrangement</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nutrient storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monocotyledons have floral parts in multiples of three, while dicotyledons have a broader range of floral structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seed dormancy allows seeds to germinate under optimal conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Production of oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monocotyledons have a unique vascular arrangement, while dicotyledons have a simpler vascular arrangement</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seeds carry genetic material from both parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protection against environmental stressors</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enabling photosynthetic endeavors</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ballistic ejection</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By storing seeds from both crop plants and wild relatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sorghum</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To synchronize their emergence with optimal growth conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To anchor the germinating seedling and facilitate nutrient uptake from the soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By colonizing new territories and evading competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By fostering variability within plant populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure the embryo's viability by guarding against desiccation, physical damage, and microbial invasion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By providing gluten-free alternatives and culinary diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monocotyledons have floral parts in multiples of three, while dicotyledons have floral parts in multiples of four.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To protect the embryo from damage and desiccation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By dispersing and colonizing new environments, ensuring the survival of plant species</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The presence of a chemical inhibitor, preventing germination</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent germination and maintain seed viability for extended periods</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are the primary source of energy for the growing embryo</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By facilitating the exchange of genetic material through sexual reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Participating in the carbon cycle by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By allowing seeds to colonize new environments, reducing competition for resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Floral parts in multiples of four and a broad range of floral structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Asexual reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Temperature tolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enhancing germination rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Supporting the propagation of genetically modified crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Buoyancy-assisted dispersal</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contributes to anchoring the germinating seedling</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hypocotyl</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mitigating the risk of seed deterioration</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Potato</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Supporting the propagation of genetically modified crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To store nutrients for the developing embryo</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vascular bundles scattered throughout the stem</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maize, rice, and wheat are monocotyledons; beans, peas, and peanuts are dicotyledons</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To anchor the seedling in the soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To aid in pollination</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monocotyledons have floral parts in multiples of three, while dicotyledons have floral parts in multiples of four or five</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Quinoa</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monocotyledons have scattered vascular bundles, while dicotyledons have vascular bundles arranged in a circular pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seed dormancy allows seeds to germinate at different times, contributing to genetic diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seeds contribute to genetic diversity, ecological resilience, and serve as a food source for animals, while also aiding in soil erosion prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers