Parts of Seeds

The _____ is the external hard covering that protects the seed.

• embryo

• cotyledons

• testa

A part of the plant that houses the new plant.

• testa

• seed

• radicle

The upper part of the embryo with two tiny leaves.

• embryo

• cotyledons

• plumule

The part that will grow into a new plant.

• embryo

• testa

• seed

The very short stem.

• testa

• plumule

• radicle

They are two pole thick leaves filled with starch.

• testa

• cotyledons

• radicle