6.2.3.4 - Coleoptile
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What is a coleoptile?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a seed germinates.
Which part of the seed does the coleoptile protect?
💡 Hint: It's the young shoot of the plant.
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What does the coleoptile protect?
💡 Hint: Remember what part of the seed develops into the plant shoot.
True or False: The coleoptile is found in both monocots and dicots.
💡 Hint: Think about the types of seeds you have learned about.
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What adaptations do monocot seeds have to ensure successful germination and emergence? Discuss the roles of coleoptile, radicle, and cotyledon.
💡 Hint: Look into how each structure contributes uniquely to the plant's growth.
Analyze the potential consequences on plant development if the coleoptile were not present in a monocot seed.
💡 Hint: Consider the risks a seed faces underground.
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