Parts of a Seed
Bean Seed
Corn Seed
Parts of a Seed
Bean Seed
dicot =
2 cotyledons
radicle
will become roots
micropyle
embryo
will become bean
sprout
cotyledon
has 2 (for food
storage and becomes
1st leaves)
allows water to
enter seed
seed coat
Corn Seed
monocot =
1 cotyledon
cotyledon
protects seed
embryo
will become corn
sprout
becomes 1st leaf
endosperm
radicle
will become roots
of plant
food storage in
monocot seeds