5.7 - The Seed
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Practice Questions
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What are the two main parts of a seed?
💡 Hint: Think of the protective layer and what will grow into a plant.
Name a feature that distinguishes dicot seeds from monocot seeds.
💡 Hint: Consider the number of 'seed leaves' in each type.
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What two components make up a seed?
💡 Hint: Consider what forms the basis of a seed.
True or False: All monocot seeds are non-endospermic.
💡 Hint: Consider the typical food storage of monocot seeds.
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Design an experiment to compare the germination rates of dicot vs monocot seeds under the same conditions.
💡 Hint: Ensure you control all variables except for the type of seed.
Discuss the evolutionary advantages of having different seed structures (monocot vs dicot) in various environments.
💡 Hint: Think about how each structure benefits the plant in its habitat.
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