Topic 2 Plants: The Seed and Germination

Question 1

• Hard outer layer that covers and protects seed

Answer 1

Seed Coat

Question 2

• Storage material, provides the embryo with nutrients

Answer 2

Endosperm

Question 3

• Consists of 4 parts
• Radicle
• Hypocotyl
• Plumule
• Epicotyl

Answer 3

Embryo

Question 4

• First to emerge
• Develops into root
• Anchors plant into soil

Answer 4

Radicle

Question 5

• Bottom region of young shoot

Answer 5

Hypocotyl

Question 6

• Develops into leaves

Answer 6

Plumule

Question 7

• Top region (shoot tip)

Answer 7

Epicotyl

Question 8

• Sprouting of seedling from previously dormant state when environmental conditions are favorable
• Water is most important condition
• Seed absorbs water (imbibition) which breaks the seed coat and initiates growth

Answer 8

Germination