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Learn about essential parts of a seed such as seed coat, cotyledon, and food storage, distinguishing monocotyledon and dicotyledon seeds. Explore examples and watch a video on bean plant germination.
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Parts of a Seed • Seed Coat • Cotyledon • Food Storage
Seed Parts: Definitions • Seed Coat: the protective outer coat of a seed • Cotyledon: the leaf part of the plant’s embryo • Food Storage: the part of the seed that helps develops the seed’s embryo (Embryo: the tiny beginning of the leaf and root for when the plant grows)
TWO types of seeds!!1. Monocotyledons (Monocots)2. Dicotyledons (Dicots)
Cotyledons • Cotyledons absorb nutrients and often turn into the first leaves of the seedling plant.
Monocot Seeds Dicot Seeds Has two leaves • Has one leaf
Monocot Seeds Dicot Seeds Examples Roses Oaks Sunflowers Daisies • Examples • Grass • Lilies • Orchids • Palms
Germination of a Bean Plant • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2RuVxdr0mA