Seeds Flashcards

1
Q

is the outer coat of
the seed that protects
the embryonic plant.

A

Testa

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2
Q

Inside the seed is an

A

embryo,

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3
Q

The
protection afforded to the embryo by the tissues of the seed and
fruit increases the probability of survival of ______

A

progenies

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4
Q

It is a tiny pore in
the testa that lies on the
opposite of the tip of the
radicle. It permits water to
enter the embryo before
active germination.

A

*Micropyle:

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5
Q

they are the leaves
of the embryo that provide
nourishment to the developing
plant..

A
  • Cotyledon-
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6
Q

This is the embryonic
root which will develop into the
primary root of the plant. It is
usually the first part of the
embryo to push its way out of the
seed during germination.

A

Radicle

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7
Q

MONOCOT

A

Monocot seeds have a single
cotyledon

  • The cotyledon in monocot seeds
    are thin and small
  • The endosperm is present
    which stores a large amount of
    food for the embryo
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8
Q

DICOT

A
  • Dicot seeds have two distinct
    cotyledons.
  • The cotyledons in dicot seeds
    are fleshy and store food
    materials.
  • The endosperm is reduced or
    even absent.
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9
Q

Monocot seed

A

one cotyledon

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10
Q

Dicot seed

A

two cotyledon

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11
Q

Monocot root

A

fibrous root

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12
Q

Dicot root

A

taproot

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13
Q

Vascular monocot

A

Scattered

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14
Q

Vascular dicot

A

ringed

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15
Q

monocot leaf

A

parallel veins

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16
Q

dicot leaf

A

net-liked veins

17
Q

Monocot flower

A

multiple of 3

18
Q

Dicot flower

A

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