6.2.3.1 - Single cotyledon (Scutellum)
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What is the function of the scutellum in monocot seeds?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during germination.
Name one example of a monocot seed.
💡 Hint: Consider common crops grown in fields.
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What is the role of the scutellum in a monocot seed?
💡 Hint: What does the seed need to help it grow?
True or False: Monocots have two cotyledons.
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of monocots.
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Design an experiment to test how different nutrient conditions affect the growth of monocot seeds with scutellum. Outline the steps and factors to control.
💡 Hint: Consider what variables you can manipulate and which ones must stay constant.
Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of having a single cotyledon compared to two in seed development.
💡 Hint: Think about resource allocation in both types of seeds.
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