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Question
What are the parts of a seed? Explain with the help of a labelled diagram.
Diagram
Short Answer
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Solution
A seed consists of the following parts:
- Seed coat: The tough outer covering that protects the seed from injury and drying.
- Cotyledons: Seed leaves that store food for the developing embryo.
- Embryo (Baby plant): The young plant inside the seed, consisting of:
- Plumule: Develops into the shoot.
- Radicle: Develops into the root.
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Chapter 3: How do Organisms Reproduce - Exercise 2 [Page 209]
