An embryo is a "baby plant" found within a seed. It is a immature sporophyte. It is diploid and the result of fertilization.
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Plant Trivia! Worth a LOT of points! Peaches, pears, apricots, strawberries, and apples are all members of which taxonomic Family?
The Rose Family.
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What are ovules?
They are basically the "ovaries" of plants where haploid egg cells are produced.
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Plant Trivia! Worth a LOT of points! Name a country that named after a plant.
Brazil is named after the Brazilwood Tree.
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Plants have an alternation of generations in their life cycle. What does this mean?
Alternation of generations is a type of life cycle found in plants in which generations of individuals alternate between haploid and diploid organisms.
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In plant embryos, what is a radicle? What does it do?
A radical is an embryonic root. It absorbs nutrients and water from the soil.
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In plants, what is meiosis used for?
Meiosis is used for making haploid gametes (sperm and egg)
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If a cell is haploid, what does it contain?
The cell will contain only HALF of the chromosomes needed to be that organism. The chromosomes will NOT be partnered up.
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Which type of plant has two cotyledons?
Dicotyledons (also known as Dicots)
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Which type of plant only has one cotyledon
Monocotyledons (also known as monocots)
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In plants, what is a hypocotyl? What does it do?
The hypocotyl is an area below the cotyledons where a lot of cell division (mitosis) takes place. It causes rapid linear growth (length) and becomes the stem.
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In plants, what is mitosis used for?
Mitosis is cell division. It is used for growth and development.
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In plant seeds, what is the testa? What does it do?
The testa is the "seed coat" that protects the embryo and endosperm.