Parts of a Seed

What type of seed is #9?

• Monocotyledon

• Dicotyledon

What part of the seed is arrow #14 pointing to?

this is the part of the seed the protects it

• embryo

• seed coat

• cotyledon

Label the Bean Seed

a

b

c

d

e

seed coat

radicle

epicotyl

cotyledon

hypocotyl

this is the stored food for the baby plant

• epicotyl

• cotyledon

• seed coat

• radicle

Which part of the seed is responsible for protecting the inner parts?

• Embryo

• Seed coat

• Cotyledon

• Radicle

What is the function of the cotyledon in a seed?

• To protect the seed

• To store food for the embryo

• To absorb water

• To anchor the seed

Which part of the seed develops into the root system of the plant?

• Epicotyl

• Cotyledon

• Radicle

• Seed coat

What is the role of the embryo in a seed?

• To protect the seed

• To store nutrients

• To develop into a new plant

• To absorb water

Which part of the seed is primarily involved in water absorption during germination?

• Seed coat

• Cotyledon

• Radicle

• Embryo