Question

The covering of embryo/seed is called

• A. seed coat
• B. plumule
• C. radicle
• D. cotyledons

Answer 1

The correct option is A

seed coat

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option.

1. The seed coat is the exterior covering of the seed.
2. An embryo is protected from dehydration and injury by the seed coat.

Explanation of the incorrect options.

Option B:

1. Plumule is the shoot of the embryo.
2. Plumule is present interior to the seed coat.

Option C:

1. The root of the embryo is the radicle.
2. Radicle is a part of the seed that remains covered by the seed coat.

Option D:

1. The seed leaves are the cotyledons.
2. Cotyledons provide nutrition to the growing embryo of a plant.

The seed coat is the covering of the embryo/seed.