Question

(i) Label the parts a, b and c in figure.
(ii) What is the function of part b?
(iii) Identify the given figure.

Answer 1

Part 1:

1. An embryo consists of three important parts: Cotyledons, Radicles, and Plumule.
   (A) Radicle often called the embryonic root, gives rise to the root of a plant on germination.
   (B) Cotyledons are often fleshy and contain the reserve food material.
   (C) Plumule is present above the radical and gives rise to the shoot of a plant on germination.

Part 2:

Cotyledons contain the reserve food material which is utilized during the early period of germination.

Part 3:

1. It is the dicot seed as it contains two cotyledons. In most dicot seed food is stored in the cotyledons.
2. Examples are gram, pea, and bean.