Structure of seeds Flashcards
1
Q
What does a seed contain?
A
Seed coat
Embryo
Food store
2
Q
What is the function of a seed coat?
A
Protects the embryo and food store from damage by microorganisms
3
Q
What is the function of a food store?
A
Supplies the embryo with energy to grow
4
Q
What is the function of an embryo
A
The young plant ready to grow
5
Q
Between barley and a bean what plant would have a better chance of germinating into a plant?
A
A bean because it has a bigger food store
6
Q
Between barley and a bean which plant would produce the most seeds
A
Barley because it’s smaller so less food store so easier to produce
7
Q
What happens when seeds are dispersed by plants?
A
They remain dormant (not active) until there are suitable conditions for them to grow
