Question

What is the difference between embryo and seed ?

Answer 1

1. The embryo is a part of the seed from which a new plant develops.
2. The seed is the part of the plant that develops as a result of sexual reproduction and stores food to provide nourishment to the developing embryo.

Embryo	Seed
1. It is the part of the seed that gives rise to the mature plant.	1. It is a ripened ovule formed after ovulation.
2. It is present within the seed.	2. It is present outside the embryo.
3. No protective seed coat is present.	3. Protective seed coat is present.
4. It depends on the food synthesized by the seed.	4. It provides food to the embryo.