Question

What is major function of cotyledons in a seed ?

• A. Protect the fruit from decay.
• B. Protect the embryo.
• C. Provide nutrition to young plant.
• D. Both B and C

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Provide nutrition to young plant.

The cotyledons provide the seed and germinating seedling with a source of food during the initial stages of germination. The food source is normally completely consumed by the time the primary leaves have developed. Then the cotyledons eventually wither and drop off.