Ecology 10/11
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Seeds Review
1. Describe the differences between vascular and non-vascular plants.
2. Explain whether or not the following statement is true or false: “All plants make seeds.”
3. Describe the differences between gymnosperms and angiosperms.
4. List two species that are botanically defined as fruits.
5. List two species that are not botanically defined as fruits.
6. Label the images of the seeds below using each of the terms provided. Identify each seed as either
a monocot or a dicot.
Terms: seed coat, cotyledon(s), shoot (epicotyl), hypocotyl, root (radicle), endosperm
7. Complete the following chart to describe the structure that provides a particular function for the
seed.
STRUCTURE(S)
FUNCTION
Protection
Food
8. Which seed structure(s) allow plants to remain dormant for long periods of time? Explain.
9. Which seed structure(s) allow plants to grow without photosynthesizing? Explain.
10. Complete the following chart to describe how each factor influences seed germination.
FACTOR
Water
Oxygen
Food
Temperature
Light
INFLUENCE