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Structure of a Seed

•A typical seed consists of the following parts:

 SEED COAT :

The outer covering of the seed is known as seed

coat that protects the embryonic part .

 COTYLEDON:

The two fleshy parts which stores the reserve

food is called cotyledons. They provide a source

of food for the developing embryo during

germination.

 EMBRYO :

Seed contains a baby plant called an embryo.

Embryo consists of a tiny root called radicle and

tiny shoot called plumule.