The Seed

What is the correct definition of a seed?

• a seed is the offspring of a fully mature plant

• a seed is the structure from which new plants grow

• a seed is the smallest part of a plant

• a seed is a living organism that requires the suitable conditions to grow

Seed A in the picture is a:

• Epicotyl seed

• Dicotyledon seed

• Hypocotyl seed

• Monocotyledon seed

Seed B in the picture is a:

• Hypocotyl seed

• Epicotyl seed

• Monocotyledon seed

• Dicotyledon seed

which two parts make up the embryo in seed A

• 3&4

• 1&2

• 2&4

• 1&3

Which letter points to the seed coat on Seed B

• 9

• 5

• 6

• 10

Where is the radicle located on Seed B

• 9

• 5

• 6

• 10

Which number is pointing to the endosperm?

• 10

• 1

• 5

• 8

Which number on Seed B will become the first leaves?

• 10

• 9

• 8

• 7

What factor determines the seeds ability to germinate?

• Seed maturity

• Suitable conditions

• Seed viability

• Seed type

What are the three basic structures of a typical seed

• embryo, cotyledon(s), seed coat

• cotyledon(s), epicotyls, hypocotyl

• hypocotyl, testa, embryo

• seed coat, epicotyl, cotyledon(s)