lecture 18 Flashcards
1
Q
what is a seed?
A
a fertilized, mature ovule
2
Q
where are seeds found?
A
in gymnosperms and angiosperms
3
Q
what do seeds contain?
A
embryo, endosperm, and seed coat (in angiosperms)
4
Q
what is the function of a seed?
A
protect and nourish the embryo
5
Q
what is a fruit?
A
a mature ripened ovary
6
Q
where are fruits found?
A
in angiosperms only
7
Q
what do fruits contain?
A
seeds
8
Q
what is the function of a fruit?
A
protect and disperse seeds
9
Q
what is a vegetable?
A
- any part of the plant that is not reproductive/not from a flower
- commonly refers to fresh edible portions of certain plants (roots, stems, leaves, bark, and even flowers)
10
Q
what is the pericarp?
A
the mature ovary wall of a fruit, may be fleshy or dry at maturity
