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Parts of a Seed

A seed has three main parts:


1. Embryo – the baby plant inside the seed (includes radicle, plumule, hypocotyl).
2. Cotyledon – food storage for the embryo.
3. Seed Coat (Testa) – protective covering of the seed.

Diagram: Parts of a Seed

Monocot vs Dicot Seeds


Dicot Seed (e.g., Bean):
- Has two cotyledons.
- Cotyledons act as food storage.
- Embryo includes radicle (root) and plumule (shoot).

Monocot Seed (e.g., Corn):


- Has one cotyledon with large endosperm.
- Endosperm is the main food storage.
- Embryo includes radicle (root) and plumule (shoot).
Diagram: Monocot vs Dicot Seeds

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