Seed

Question 1

the enlarged matured ovule containing the embryo and endosperm

Answer 1

seed

Question 2

outer covering of a seed from the integuments of the ovule; protective structures that reduce evaporation of water; helps to ensure germination

Answer 2

seed coat

Question 3

the outer, thicker usually hard covering of the seed

Answer 3

testa

Question 4

the inner, thinner usually delicate covering of the seed

Answer 4

tegmen

Question 5

miniature plant of the seed

Answer 5

embryo

Question 6

food storage organs which digest and absorbs food from the endosperm

Answer 6

cotyledon

Question 7

portion above the point of attachment of the cotyledons, which becomes the shoot system upon germination

Answer 7

epicotyl

Question 8

portion below the point of attachment of the cotyledons, which becomes the root system upon germination

Answer 8

hypocotyl

Question 9

the growing tip of hypocotyl

Answer 9

radicle

Question 10

the nutritive tissue formed within the embryo sac of seed plants; stores starch, protein and oils as food

Answer 10

endosperm