Part of seeds worksheet - Free Printable

Let’s solve this step by step.

We are given a diagram of a bean seed with three labeled parts: a, b, and c.
Below the diagram is a table to fill in:
- Column 1: “Parts of seed” → we need to name each part (a, b, c) using words from the bottom box.
- Column 2: “Function (What they do?)” → we need to write what each part does, using phrases from the bottom box.

The bottom box has these options:
- Baby plant
- seed
- Seed coat
- Store food
- Cover and protects the seed
- Grow into young plant

Note: The word “seed” is probably not meant to be used as a label for any part — it’s likely just there as context or distractor. We’ll focus on matching the correct labels and functions.

Now let’s look at the diagram:

Label a points to the small leaf-like structure inside the seed — that’s the embryo, which will become the baby plant. So:
→ Part a = Baby plant
→ Function = Grow into young plant

Label b points to the outer layer of the seed — that’s the seed coat. It covers and protects the inside.
→ Part b = Seed coat
→ Function = Cover and protects the seed

Label c points to the big fleshy part inside — that’s where the food is stored for the growing plant. In beans, those are called cotyledons, but here we’re told to use simple terms. The function given is “Store food”, so:
→ Part c = (No direct name like “cotyledon” in the box — but since “Baby plant”, “Seed coat”, and “seed” are the only named parts, and “seed” doesn’t fit, perhaps we leave it unnamed? Wait — actually, looking again, the instruction says: “Choose the correct label of the parts... from the table below”. But the table below doesn’t have names for all parts — only “Baby plant”, “seed”, “Seed coat”. Hmm.)

Wait — maybe “seed” is not meant to be used. Let’s re-read the direction:

> Choose the correct label of the parts of the bean seed from the table below...

But the “table below” refers to the two-row box at the very bottom? Actually, no — the first sentence says “from the table below”, but then shows the answer table and then another box with mixed items.

Actually, rereading:
“Choose the correct label of the parts of the bean seed from the table below, fill in the answer table and write the functions...”

And then there’s a box at the bottom with six items arranged in two rows:

Row 1: Baby plant | seed | Seed coat
Row 2: Store food | Cover and protects the seed | Grow into young plant

So likely, the top row contains the NAMES of the parts, and the bottom row contains their FUNCTIONS.

That makes sense!

So:

Names available: Baby plant, seed, Seed coat
Functions available: Store food, Cover and protects the seed, Grow into young plant

Now match them logically:

- “Baby plant” → grows into young plant → matches function “Grow into young plant”
- “Seed coat” → covers and protects → matches “Cover and protects the seed”
- That leaves “seed” — but wait, “seed” isn’t really a part; it’s the whole thing. And its function? Maybe “Store food”? But seeds store food, yes — but in our diagram, part c is the storage area.

Actually, in many elementary worksheets, they simplify:

In a bean seed:
- The “baby plant” is the embryo (labeled a)
- The “seed coat” is the outer skin (labeled b)
- The “food store” is often called the “cotyledon”, but since that’s not in the list, and “seed” is listed — perhaps they mean the entire seed stores food? But that doesn’t make sense because the seed includes everything.

Wait — perhaps “seed” is a mistake, and they intend for us to use “Baby plant”, “Seed coat”, and then for c, even though it’s not named, we assign the function “Store food” — but the instruction says to choose the label from the table.

Alternative interpretation: Maybe the word “seed” in the top row is meant to represent the food-storing part? Unlikely.

Looking back at standard biology for kids:

In a bean seed diagram:
- a (the tiny plant) = embryo / baby plant
- b (outer layer) = seed coat
- c (big halves) = cotyledons → which store food

Since “cotyledon” isn’t an option, and “store food” is a function, perhaps for part c, we don’t have a name in the list? But that can’t be — the worksheet expects us to fill all.

Wait — maybe “seed” is not to be used, and instead, for part c, we leave the name blank? No, that doesn’t make sense.

Another idea: Perhaps the word “seed” in the top row is a typo or misplacement, and they meant “Food store” or something. But we have to work with what’s given.

Let me think differently. Look at the functions:

We have three functions:
1. Store food
2. Cover and protects the seed
3. Grow into young plant

And three parts to label: a, b, c.

From the diagram:
- a → develops into plant → so function: Grow into young plant → so label should be “Baby plant”
- b → outer covering → function: Cover and protects the seed → label: “Seed coat”
- c → large inner part → function: Store food → now, what label goes with “Store food”? The only remaining name is “seed”. But “seed” as a label for part c? That might be acceptable in simplified terms — sometimes people say “the seed stores food”, meaning the seed’s interior.

But technically, the seed coat is part of the seed too. However, in many elementary contexts, they might refer to the edible part (like in peanuts or beans) as “the seed” when talking about storage.

Alternatively, perhaps “seed” is not meant to be used, and we should realize that part c doesn't have a specific name in the list, but we still assign the function.

But the instruction says: “choose the correct label... from the table below” — implying we must pick one of the three names for each part.

Given that, and since “Baby plant” and “Seed coat” are clearly for a and b, then c must be labeled “seed”, even if it's not precise.

And function for “seed” would be “Store food” — which is commonly said.

Yes, that must be it.

So final matching:

Part a: Label = Baby plant, Function = Grow into young plant
Part b: Label = Seed coat, Function = Cover and protects the seed
Part c: Label = seed, Function = Store food

Even though “seed” is ambiguous, in this context, it’s the only choice left, and it fits the function “Store food” as per common simplification.

Now, let’s verify:

- Baby plant → grows into young plant ✓
- Seed coat → covers and protects ✓
- seed → stores food ✓ (in layman’s terms)

Perfect.

Final Answer:

a. Baby plant — Grow into young plant
b. Seed coat — Cover and protects the seed
c. seed — Store food