Question

The seed that contains the future plant is called the

• A. Embryo
• B. Germ cells
• C. Seed coat
• D. Cotyledons

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Embryo

The correct option is A

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The fertilized ovule is called a seed.
2. Ovules are found inside the ovary of the pistil.
3. After fertilization with pollen, ovules develop into seed and ovaries develop into a fruit.
4. The seed contains an embryo and endosperm.
5. The embryo is called the future plant.
6. Under appropriate conditions embryo germinates and develops into seedlings.
7. The endosperm provides nutrition to the developing embryo and later germinating embryo.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

Plants do not have germ cells.

Option C:

1. The seed coat is the outer protective covering of a seed.
2. The seed coat develops from the integument of the ovule.

Option D:

1. Cotyledons are the part of the embryo within seeds.
2. It forms the first leaves when the plant germinates.

Final answer: The seed that contains the future plant is called the embryo.