Seed

Question 1

Non albuminous seeds

Answer 1

endosperm is consumed(peas and beans)

Question 2

albuminous seeds

Answer 2

retains a part of the endosperm(cereals)

Question 3

perisperm

Answer 3

part of the nucellus is persistent

Question 4

seed coats are formed from which part

Answer 4

integuments

Question 5

which structure acts as a pore

Answer 5

micropyle to facilitate h2o and o2 transport

Question 6

dormancy

Answer 6

state of inactivity

Question 7

favourable conditions for germinations

Answer 7

adequate moisture, oxygen and suitable temperature.

Question 8

wall of a fruit

Answer 8

pericarp

Question 9

False fruits and examples

Answer 9

fruits are grown from other parts of the flower like apple, strawberry and cashew from thalamus.

Question 10

True fruits

Answer 10

fruits that are developed from ovary

Question 11

Advantages of seeds

Answer 11

-variations
-contributes to agriculture
-dehydration and dormancy of mature seeds are crucial for storage and conservation to raise crop in the next season

Question 12

old yet viable seeds example

Answer 12

Lupine(Artic Tundra)

Question 13

dormancy of lupine

Answer 13

10,000 years

Question 14

example of apomictic seeds

Answer 14

blackberries and dandelions