What is the function of the cotyledons in a seed?
Protect the embryo
Absorb water
Anchor the seedling
Store food for the embryo
Related Questions
The process of seed formation is initiated after:
Pollination
Seed dispersal
Germination
Fertilization
In pea, castor and maize the number of cotyledons are
2, 2 and 1 respectively
1, 2 and 2 respectively
2, 1 and 2 respectively
1, 2 and 1 respectively
I. In dicotyledonous seeds, cotyledons are often fleshy and full of reserve food II. Generally, monocotyledonous seeds are endospermic III. Generally, dicotyledonous seeds are non-endospermic IV. Most of the monocotyledonous seeds have fleshy cotyledons. Select the correct statements
All except I
All except II
All except III
All except IV
The micropyle of a seed allows for the passage of which crucial element for germination?
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Nutrients
Water
I. In dicotyledonous seeds, cotyledons are often fleshy and full of reserve food II. Generally, monocotyledonous seeds are endospermic III. Generally, dicotyledonous seeds are non-endospermic IV. Most of the monocotyledonous seeds have fleshy cotyledons. Select the correct statements
All except I
All except II
All except III
All except IV
Select the wrongly matched pair.
Pea – Marginal placentation
Coconut – Drupe fruit
Maize – Perispermic seed
Muliathi – Medicinal plant
Cotyledons and testa are edible parts of
Groundnut and pomegranate
Walnut and tamarind
French bean and coconut
Cashew nut and litchi
Which of these combinations correctly matches the seed type with its corresponding post-fertilization structure?
Monocot seed - Fruit with one cotyledon and endosperm; Dicot seed - Fruit with two cotyledons and reduced/no endosperm
Monocot seed - Fruit with two cotyledons and no endosperm; Dicot seed - Fruit with one cotyledon and endosperm
Monocot seed - Fruit with one cotyledon and no endosperm; Dicot seed - Fruit with two cotyledons and endosperm
Monocot seed - Fruit with two cotyledons and endosperm; Dicot seed - Fruit with one cotyledon and no endosperm
A seed's protective outer covering is called the:
Endosperm
Testa
Seed coat
Pericarp
Parachute mechanism of seed dispersal is seen in
Poppy
Helianthus
Plumbago
Lotus
