Functions of parts of the bean

Question 1

Cotyledon

Answer 1

The cotelydon is an aspect of the seed which contains/perserves the nutrition/ food of the bean which is later broken down by oxygen to provide energy for the growing points of the bean seed ( the radicle and the stem ). While the energy as a whole supplied by the cotelydon allows the seed to germinate

Question 2

Radicle

Answer 2

The radicle is one of the main and largest growing points of the bean. It is the first organ to appear when a seed germinated allowing it to grow towards the soil anchoring the seedling within the ground

Question 3

Micropyle

Answer 3

In a seed the microple is a small hole in the seed which absorbs the moisture/water mandatory for germination. Leading to the seed swelling up and bursting open

Question 4

Seed coat/ Testa

Answer 4

The function of the testa is to act as a strong coat protecting the seed and it’s transit to germination. Whi;le also providing information concerning it’s external enviornment.

Question 5

Plumules

Answer 5

The function of the plumules refers towards this appartus of the bean helping the growth devlopment of the shoot system. This regards leaves, stems, flowers, fruit and seeds.

Question 6

What is needed for germination?

Answer 6

Water, Oxygen, Warmth ( WOW )