Plant Germination and Growth Concepts

The video explains the process of germination, where a seed transforms into a seedling. Initially, the seed absorbs water, causing the embryo to grow and break through the seed coat. The root emerges first, anchoring the plant and absorbing nutrients, followed by the shoot, which grows towards the sun. The first leaves, called cotyledons, appear, and the plant becomes a seedling. Essential conditions are required for each stage of germination.

What is the first step in the germination process when a seed is placed in moist soil?

• The seed coat breaks open.

• The embryo absorbs water and starts to grow.

• The shoot emerges from the seed.

• The root absorbs nutrients from the soil.

Which part of the plant emerges first during germination?

• The shoot

• The leaves

• The root

• The cotyledons

What is the role of the root once it emerges from the seed?

• To grow towards the sun

• To produce flowers

• To absorb sunlight

• To anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients

What are the first leaves that appear with the shoot called?

• Embryo leaves

• Cotyledons

• Sapling leaves

• Seed leaves

What is the young plant called after it has developed leaves and a shoot?

• A seedling or sapling

• A root

• A sprout

• A seed