Germination of Seeds

The part of the plant that becomes the root

• plumule

• radicle

• epicotyl

• hypocotyl

The young plant

• embryo

• cotyledons

• seed coat

• testa

A viable seed is one that will not germinate.

• True

• False

The seed coat is also known as the testa.

• True

• False

The endosperm is rich in oils an d proteins.

• True

• False

The plumule becomes the root and the radicle becomes the shoot.

• True

• False

Cotyledons are the first leaves to appear on a plant.

• True

• False

Seeds need 3 condition to grow.

• True

• False

Seeds can grow at any temperature.

• True

• False

Seeds need water to swell up and burst seed coat.

• True

• False