Seed Structures and Functions

What does the word 'function' mean?

• the parts of a seed

• what a structure (part) does, the structure's job or purpose

• properties of seeds

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Check ALL that are structures of a seed (hint: there are 3).

• embryo

• seed coat

• roots

• cotyledon

• leaves

What is the FUNCTION of the seed coat?

• stores the food for the seed

• holds the baby plant in the seed

• protects the seed

Check ALL examples of properties (something you can observe).

• bumpy

• seed

• round

• purple

• shiny

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NGSS.2-PS1-1

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The cotyledon stores the food for the seed.

• True

• False

Where is the embryo found on a seed?

• on the OUTSIDE of the seed

• on the INSIDE of the seed

• it is NOT a part of a seed

Seeds are found in...

• leaves

• roots

• stems

• fruits

Check all of the seeds that we CAN eat.

• lemon seeds

• cucumber seeds

• apple seeds

• blackberry seeds

• tomato seeds