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PBOT PHOTOSYN, FRUIT, SEED, GERMINATION > SEEDS > Flashcards

SEEDS Flashcards

1
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The structure that develops from the ovule after fertilization

A

Seed

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2
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Parts of the seed

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Seed coat
Endosperm
Embryo

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3
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Three associated parts of seed coat:

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Hilum
Micropyle
Raphe

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4
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Scar on the seed coat

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Hilum

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5
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Small opening near the hilum

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Micropyle

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6
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Ridge located on the testa

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Raphe

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7
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Derives from the primary endosperm cell and contains the stored food of the seed

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Endosperm

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8
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The young plant inside the seed with the following parts cotyledon epicotyl and hypocotyl

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Embryo

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9
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One or two seeded leaves

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Cotyledon

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10
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Part of the embryo above the point of attachment of the cotyledons it’s growing tip, the plumule, constitutes the first but

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Epicotyl

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11
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Part of the embryo below the point of attachment of the cotyledons it’s growing tip, the radicle give rise to the primary root

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Hypocotyl

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12
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Types of seeds based on the location of the stored food

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Endospermic seeds or Albuminous seeds
Non-endospermic seeds or Exalbuminous seeds

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13
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Endosperm is present for food storage

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Endospermic seeds or albuminous seeds

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14
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Endosperm is absent

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Non-endospermic seeds or Exalbuminous seeds

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15
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Types of seeds based on the number of cotyledons

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Dicotyledonous seeds
Monocotyledonous seeds

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16
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With two cotyledons

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Dicotyledonous seeds

17
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With one cotyledon

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Monocotyledonous seeds

18
Q

The transfer of fruits and seeds to distant places

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Dissemination

19
Q

Agents for dispersal are the following:

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Wind
Animals
Water

20
Q

Simply dispersed by the violent splitting of the pericarp

Seeds and fruits dispersed by this are generally light and may have some structural adaptations like wings and plumules

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Wind

21
Q

Seeds and fruits dispersed by this have spines or barbs that adhere to animal fur

Seeds may be sticky and carried on the feet of some birds

A

Animals

22
Q

Fruits dispersed by this are buoyant

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Water

PBOT PHOTOSYN, FRUIT, SEED, GERMINATION (5 decks)

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