Question

The function of cotyledons in dicots is to:

• A. Absorb water for the seed
• B. Store food for the embryo
• C. Help in respiration
• D. Protect the seed

Answer 1

The correct option is B Store food for the embryo

The function of the cotyledons is to provide nourishment for the developing embryo.

The seed coat protects the seed. It is made up of the outer testa and inner tegmen. The testa is thick, and the tegmen is thin and membranous.

The micropyle is a small opening found in the ovule and is retained in the seed after fertilisation. Seeds absorb water through the micropyle. Micropyle also helps in the respiration or exchange of gases.