Question
What are the parts of a seed? Check all that apply.
protective coat
pollen
cuticle
stored food
sperm cells
embryo
protective coat
pollen
cuticle
stored food
sperm cells
embryo
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The parts of a seed include:
- **Protective coat**: This is the outer layer that protects the seed.
- **Stored food**: This provides nourishment for the developing embryo.
- **Embryo**: This is the young plant that will grow when the seed germinates.
The other options, such as pollen, cuticle, and sperm cells, are not parts of a seed. Pollen is involved in the fertilization process, the cuticle is a protective layer on leaves and stems, and sperm cells are part of the reproductive process, but not components of the seed itself.
- **Protective coat**: This is the outer layer that protects the seed.
- **Stored food**: This provides nourishment for the developing embryo.
- **Embryo**: This is the young plant that will grow when the seed germinates.
The other options, such as pollen, cuticle, and sperm cells, are not parts of a seed. Pollen is involved in the fertilization process, the cuticle is a protective layer on leaves and stems, and sperm cells are part of the reproductive process, but not components of the seed itself.