Plant Germination

Seed structure that grows become stem and leaves

• radicle

• plumule

• cotyledon

• endosperm

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.

LABEL THE 5 PARTS OF THE SEED

Which is NOT part of a seed?

• seed coat

• embryo

• pollen

• food store

What do seeds need to germinate (grow into a new plant)? (You may select more than one answer)

• Air (oxygen)

• Water

• Warmth

• All answers

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It is the development of a seed into a plant.

• germination

• habitat

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What is Germination?

• new plant coming out of the soil

• the growth of roots of a young plant

• the growth of new leaves of a young plant

• the overall growth of a seed into a young plant

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The process where seeds grow and become tiny plants is called

• germination

• photosynthesis

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What are the conditions that plants need to germinate?

• water, warmth, air

• water, warmth, sunlight

• water, sunlight, carbon dioxide

• water, sunlight, air

What part of the seed provides food for the plant as it begins to grow?

• food store (cotyledon)

• embryo

• seed coat