Monocots vs Dicots

Question 1

what are Angiosperms

Answer 1

they are flowering plants that can be divided into two groups such as monocots and dicots

Question 2

what are monocots and dicots

Answer 2

Monocots : produce seeds in which the embryo has only one cotyledon

dictos: produce seeds in which the embryo has 2 cotyledons

Question 3

Define cotyledon

Answer 3

the embryonic part of the seed which upon germentation forms the first seed leaf

Question 4

how much space does the embryo make up of the seed

Answer 4

a small portion

Question 5

how does dicots store food for developing embryo

Answer 5

in dicot seeds, the bulk of seed is taken up by the two cotyledons which stores food for developing embryo

Question 6

What happens to bulk of seed in monocots

Answer 6

bulk of seeds in monocots is taken up by a tissue that stores food for the developing embryo called the endosperm

Question 7

factors that affect germination

Answer 7

Temperature
Moisture content
type of soil
ph
air access
nutrient levels
aeratoin of soil (bugs and worms around)