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प्रश्न
What is the difference between an embryo and a seed?
उत्तर
| Feature | Embryo | Seed |
| Definition | The young, developing plant inside a seed that will grow into a new plant. | A mature ovule containing the embryo, along with stored food and a protective coat. |
| Structure | Consists of parts like the plumule, radicle, and cotyledons. | Consists of the embryo, seed coat, and stored food (endosperm or cotyledons). |
| Function | The embryo develops into a new plant under suitable conditions. | The seed protects the embryo and provides it with nutrients during germination. |
| State | A part of the seed. | A complete unit formed after fertilization. |
| Protection | Not protected independently. | Enclosed within a seed coat for protection. |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Which one of the following plants parts is correctly matched with one of its stated characteristic?
Fill in the blanks:
A seed is protected by ________ and __________ .
Arrange the following set of a term in order, so as to be in a logical sequence. Rewrite the correct order.
Seed coat bursts, hypocotyls elongates, radicle grows downward, hypocotyls forms loop above the soil, epicotyls elongates.
What is the function of the following in a seed?
Plumule
Define the following:
Seed
Name the following:
Lightest seed.
Write how the following seed is dispersed.
Seeds with wings.
Write how the following seed is dispersed.
Seeds with spines/hooks.
Non-albuminous seed is produced in ______.
Non-endospermic monocot is ______.
