Question
The diagram below represents a longitudinal section of a bean study it and answer the questions that follow:
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(a) Identify the parts labeled A to D.
A -
B -
C -
D -
(b) Give the role of the plant labeled D.
(c) What type of germination would the seed shown above undergo?
IMG_48
(a) Identify the parts labeled A to D.
A -
B -
C -
D -
(b) Give the role of the plant labeled D.
(c) What type of germination would the seed shown above undergo?
Answer
(a)
A - Plumule
B – Radical
C – Micropyle
D – Cotyledon
-Store food for the embryo
-After germination, it turns green and photosynthesis
-Protects plumule from mechanical damage.