The Journey of a Seed

What is the primary function of the seed coat?

• To provide nutrients to the seed

• To protect the embryo

• To absorb water

• To facilitate photosynthesis

Which conditions are necessary for a seed to begin germination?

• Fertilizer, soil, and air

• Wind, rain, and shade

• Darkness, cold, and dryness

• Sunlight, water, and warmth

What is the first part of the seed to emerge during germination?

• The cotyledon

• The radical

• The stem

• The leaves

What role does the cotyledon play during the early stages of a plant's growth?

• It stores food for the seed

• It anchors the plant in the soil

• It absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis

• It produces flowers

What happens to the cotyledon once the plant's leaves start photosynthesizing?

• It becomes the main root

• It grows larger

• It falls off the plant

• It turns into a flower