Understanding Seeds and Beans

What is the primary function of a seed?

• To provide food for animals

• To start the growth of a new plant

• To protect the plant from insects

• To decorate the plant

What is the purpose of soaking a bean in water before examining it?

• To increase its size

• To change its color

• To make it taste better

• To soften the seed coat for easier examination

What is the hilum on a bean?

• The part that helps the plant grow

• The part where the seed was attached to the parent plant

• The part that protects the seed

• The part that stores food

What role does the embryo play in a bean?

• It stores food for the plant

• It helps the plant absorb water

• It is the part that grows into a new plant

• It protects the seed from damage

How does the cotyledon assist the embryo?

• By supplying energy for initial growth

• By protecting the embryo from insects

• By providing sunlight

• By storing water