Parts of a Seed

What is the outer covering of a seed called?

• Seed coat

• Seed husk

• Seed shell

• Seed skin

Which part of the seed is the baby plant?

• embryo

• stem

• root

• leaves

What is the source of FOOD for the baby plant inside the seed?

• Seed coat

• Cotyledon

• Root

• Embryo

What is the protective layer that surrounds the seed embryo?

• seed coat

• embryo shell

• plant blanket

• seed skin

What part of the seed protects the baby plant?

• Embryo

• Cotyledon

• Seed Armor

• Seed Coat

What is the first part of the plant to emerge from the seed?

• Root

• Flower

• Stem

• Leaf

What is the function of the seed coat?

• Attracts pollinators

• Provides food for the seed

• Protects the seed

What is the function of the cotyledon in a seed?

• It stores and provides food for the seedling.

• It helps in photosynthesis

• It protects the seed from predators

What is the purpose of the embryo in a seed?

• to attract pollinators

• to provide food for animals

• to develop into a new plant

All seeds have a baby plant in them

• True

• False