Seed Structure

Seed structure that grows become roots

• radicle

• plumule

• cotyledon

• endosperm

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Seed structure that grows become stem and leaves

• radicle

• plumule

• cotyledon

• endosperm

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

On a plant it is a fruit if

• you can eat it

• it is colorful

• it has seeds inside

• it is red

The embryo is

• the baby plant inside the seed

• the food source for the new plant

• the hard outside shell of the seed

• The small plant that first starts growing outside the seed

The cotyledon is

• the baby plant inside the seed

• the food source for the new plant

• the hard outside shell of the seed

• The small plant that first starts growing outside the seed

What do you call the protective part of the seed

• testa
• seed coat
• cotelydon
• embryo

What part of the seed serves as food for the plant?

• embryo
• radicle
• cotelydon
• epicotyl

What is the name for the part of the seed that becomes the baby plant?

• embryo

• seed coat

• cotyledon

• seed

The purpose of seed dispersal is for the seeds to __________.

• germinate at the same time

• move to the same place and grow

• move further away from the parent plant

• compete with one another for minerals in the soil

How are dandelion seeds dispersed?

• by animals

• by explosion or bursting

• by wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5