Question

The difference between an embryo and a seed is:

• A. Seed is a future plant and embryo is the endosperm
• B. Seed is an ovule after fertilization and the embryo is the future plant
• C. Seed and embryo are the future plants
• D. Seed is within the embryo which has the future plant

Answer 1

The correct option is B Seed is an ovule after fertilization and the embryo is the future plant

A fertilized ovule develops into a seed. Seed has the embryo within it which contains a plumule and radicle. Embryo is formed from the zygote which is formed when the egg is fertilized by the male gamete. Plumule and the radicle develops into a shoot and the root, respectively. The embryo remains in a dormant state or an inactive state within the seed, until it is exposed to favourable conditions. Under favourable conditions, the embryo becomes active and the seed germinates.