Seed Germination and Respiration in plants[ Mullai]

Seed structure that grows become roots

• radicle

• plumule

• cotyledon

• endosperm

Seed structure that stores nutrients

• radicle

• plumule

• testa

• endosperm

Seed structure that protects seed

• radicle

• plumule

• testa

• endosperm

Dicots seed

• bean

• peanut

• cucumber

• corn

Conditions for germination are sunlight, air and (a)  

Which of the following describes process no.2?

• First leaves grow and carry out photosynthesis

• Plumule becomes stem and leaves

• Radicle becomes root

• Seed coat is broken

Which of the following describes process no.1?

• First leaves grow and carry out photosynthesis

• Plumule becomes stem and leaves

• Radicle becomes root

• Seed coat is broken

This type of germination in peas, coconut, mango where the seed/cotyledon stay in the soil. What is the germination type?

(a)  

This type of germination in pumpkin, watermelon and cucumber where the seed/cotyledon extend out of the soil. What is the germination type?

(a)  

Mitochondria are...

• The location in cells where photosynthesis happens

• Kidney beans

• The location in cells where aerobic/cellular respiration happens

• A type of pigment used for cellular respiration