Seed Types And Fruit Structure Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of seed types?
A
Endospermic, Non-endospermic
2
Q
What does an endospermic seed do?
A
Retains energy source
3
Q
What does a non-endospermic seed use for energy?
A
Uses energy in cotyledons
4
Q
What are the two main types of fruit based on their structure?
A
Dehiscent, Indehiscent
5
Q
What is a dehiscent fruit?
A
Split open
6
Q
What is an indehiscent fruit?
A
Don’t split
7
Q
List the components of fruit structure.
A
- Pericarp
- Exocarp
- Mesocarp
- Endocarp
- Placenta
- Funiculus
8
Q
What are examples of fleshy fruits?
A
- Berry
- Pome
- Drupe
- Pepo
- Hesperidium
9
Q
What are examples of dry fruits?
A
- Samara
- Akene
- Caryopsis
- Nut
- Follicles
- Legumes
- Capsules
- Silique
