Question

Which part of the seed is the temporary food supply for the new plant?

a
seed coat
b
embryo
c
cotyledon

Answer 1

Cotyledon is the part of the seed is the temporary food supply for the new plant.

Explanation:

• The various parts of the seed are the seed coat the embryo and the cotyledon.
• There is a small part present inside the seed known as the embryo. The larger parts of the seeds are known the cotyledons.
• The cotyledons store food for the baby plant that the baby plant will use when it grows.
• Plants having one cotyledon is is known as Monocots. Seed coat is the protective cover that protects the plant. The seed coat is also known as testa.