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"What are the parts of a seed?", which includes questions about plant reproduction and seed structure. Since I can't view images directly, I’ll provide a detailed explanation based on the typical content of such worksheets and answer the questions as they likely appear.
Let me solve and explain each part of the task:
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PART A: Labeling the Parts of a Seed
This section usually includes a diagram of a seed (like a bean or pea), with labeled parts such as:
1.
Seed coat – The outer protective layer of the seed.
2.
Embryo – The young plant inside the seed.
3.
Cotyledon(s) – The seed leaves that store food or absorb nutrients.
4.
Radicle – The embryonic root.
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Plumule – The embryonic shoot (future stem and leaves).
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Hypocotyl – The part of the embryo below the cotyledons, which becomes the stem.
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✔ Answer: You would label these parts on the diagram provided in your image.
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PART B: Matching Questions
Here are common matching questions from this type of worksheet:
#### 1. What is the function of the seed coat?
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Answer: To protect the seed from damage and drying out.
#### 2. Which part of the seed will grow into the plant's roots?
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Answer: The
radicle.
#### 3. What is the purpose of the cotyledons?
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Answer: To store food for the developing embryo or to absorb nutrients from the endosperm.
#### 4. What does the plumule develop into?
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Answer: The
shoot (stem and leaves).
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PART C: Multiple Choice / True/False
Let’s assume typical questions:
#### 1. Which of the following is NOT a part of the seed?
A) Seed coat
B) Stem
C) Cotyledon
D) Radicle
✔ Answer: B) Stem — The stem develops from the plumule after germination, but it's not a part of the seed itself.
#### 2. True or False: All seeds have two cotyledons.
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✔ Answer: False — Some seeds have one cotyledon (monocots), others have two (dicots).
#### 3. What happens to the seed during germination?
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✔ Answer: The seed absorbs water, the radicle emerges first, followed by the plumule, and the seed begins to grow into a new plant.
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PART D: Drawing and Labeling
You’re asked to draw and label a seed.
✔ Steps:
1. Draw a simple diagram of a split seed (like a bean).
2. Label:
- Seed coat
- Cotyledons
- Radicle
- Plumule
- Hypocotyl
> 🎯 Tip: Use arrows or lines to connect labels to correct parts.
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Summary of Key Concepts
- Seeds contain an
embryo,
food supply, and
protective coat.
- Germination starts when the seed absorbs water.
- The
radicle grows downward → forms roots.
- The
plumule grows upward → forms stem and leaves.
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Cotyledons provide initial nutrition or help in photosynthesis.
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