Germination (summer exam) Flashcards

1
Q

The structure of the seed consists of E______

A

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

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The structure of the seed consists of F______

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

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3
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The structure of the seed consists of S______

A

Seed coat: a tough protective outer covering

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4
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Germination is a process, in which?

A

the seed begins to develop into a new young plant.

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5
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What are Three main factors are needed for successful germination:

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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)

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6
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Germinating seeds use their ______ until the seedlings can produce their own food by __________.
_______ is not needed for germination.

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Food stores, photosynthesis, light

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