Germination

What is germination?

• the process of a plant growing

• the beginning of the growth of a plant from a seed to a seedling

• the process of making a seed

• the beginning of a plant's growth when it uses sunlight

WHAT ARE THE 6 STEPS IN GERMINATION

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What is the "end point" of germination?

• The plant is fully grown and producing fruit

• The true leaves develop, which can then provide energy to the plant through photosynthesis.

• The radicle emerges from the seed coat.

• Water causes the seed to swell and soften.

The seed contains a small _______________ called an embryo.

• Baby Plant

• Rock

• Shovel

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The first sign of growth is a ____________ which comes out of the seed

• Tiny Root

• Leaf

• Flower

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Why does the seed need to absorb the water?

• To get food for the new pant

• To start germination

• To have strong leaves

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The part of the seed that grows into a new plant

• food store

• seed coat

• embryo

• first leaf

What is the function of cotyledon?

• proctect the seed

• small holes that enable water and air to enter the seed

• stores food

• embryo that develops into root

Seed structure that grows become roots

• radicle

• plumule

• cotyledon

• endosperm

Seed structure that grows become stem and leaves

• radicle

• plumule

• cotyledon

• endosperm