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Which processes occur in a plant embryo before it pushes out of the soil? Select three options.

It uses food from the seed.
Its leaves open.
It produces its own food.
Its roots grow downward.
Its stem grows upward.

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In a plant embryo before it pushes out of the soil, the following three processes occur:

1. **It uses food from the seed.** - The embryo relies on stored nutrients in the seed for energy and growth as it develops.

2. **Its roots grow downward.** - The root system begins to grow downward to anchor the plant and seek out water and nutrients from the soil.

3. **Its stem grows upward.** - The stem starts to grow upward, which is essential for the emerging plant to reach towards the light.

The option "It produces its own food" is not applicable at this stage because the seedling has not yet developed leaves that allow for photosynthesis. The option "Its leaves open" may occur later, once the seedling is above the soil and its leaves begin to unfurl.

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