Germination (summer exam)

Question 1

The structure of the seed consists of E______

Answer 1

Embryo: the young root and shoot that will become the adult plant

Question 2

The structure of the seed consists of F______

Answer 2

Food store: starch for the young plant to use until it can carry out photosynthesis

Question 3

The structure of the seed consists of S______

Answer 3

Seed coat: a tough protective outer covering

Question 4

Germination is a process, in which?

Answer 4

the seed begins to develop into a new young plant.

Question 5

What are Three main factors are needed for successful germination:

Answer 5

Water - ( Don’t really need to know this Lets the seed swell and the embryo start to grow)

Oxygen - (Don’t really need to know this Needed for aerobic respiration)

Warmth - (Don’t really need to know this Increases growth rate but very high temperatures will damage seeds)

Question 6

Germinating seeds use their ______ until the seedlings can produce their own food by __________.
_______ is not needed for germination.

Answer 6

Food stores, photosynthesis, light