Seeds and Germination

Which part of a seed develops into the new plant?

• Seed coat

• Embryo

• Cotyledon

• Endosperm

What is the main function of the seed coat?

• Store food

• Protect the seed

• Absorb water

• Carry out photosynthesis

Which of the following is NOT a stage of seed germination?

• Water absorption

• Seedling emergence

• Flowering

• Radicle emergence

What is the first visible sign of germination in most seeds?

• Emergence of the plumule

• Emergence of the radicle

• Seed coat splitting

• Cotyledon expansion

Which factor does NOT affect seed germination?

• Water

• Temperature

• Light

• Wind speed

Which type of seed contains two cotyledons?

• Monocot

• Dicot

• Tricot

• Polyseed

What is the role of water in seed germination?

• Provides energy

• Softens the seed coat and activates enzymes

• Supplies oxygen

• Produces chlorophyll

Which part of the seed stores food for the developing embryo in most monocots?

• Cotyledon

• Endosperm

• Seed coat

• Plumule

Which of the following is a monocot seed?

• Bean

• Pea

• Corn

• Mustard

During germination, which structure grows upward to form the shoot?

• Radicle

• Plumule

• Cotyledon

• Endosperm