Question

You have to perform the experiment, "To identify the different parts of an embryo of a gram seed." Describe the procedure that you would follow.

Answer 1

The procedure to identify the different parts of an embryo of a gram seed is as follows:

(i) Take some gram seeds and soak them overnight in water.
(ii) Drain the excess water.
(iii) Cover the seeds with a wet cloth and leave them for a day.
(iv) Cut open the seeds carefully and observe the different parts.

We will observe the following parts in the embryo: