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yes, they do. during their germination, they use this instead of sunlight
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What part of the seed provides food for the embryo?
Endosperm and cotyledons are the part of seed that provides food .
What is a colyledon?
I have no idea what a colyledon might be. A cotyledon is a modified leaf containing the food for a seed. It provides the food for the new plant. Some cotyledons finish their task of providing the new plant with food and turn into leaves. Other cotyledons do not turn into leaves. Some cotyledons go underground and store food for the plant.
What will happen to the cotelydons which contain food of thenew palnt as it grows?
As the new plant grows and produces new leaves, the cotyledons will eventually wither and drop off the stem. With some plants, the cotyledons remain underground and do not emerge as "seed leaves" but they will wither and detach from the stem nevertheless.
How does the embryo get food for germination?
The seed embryo is nourished by stored starch in the plant.
Why are cotyledons important in a eudicot seed?
Because reserve food material is stored in the cotyledones. Another important function assigned to the eudicot cotyledons is to work as organ of photosynthesis in those seeds where epigeal germination takes place.
Does cotyledons contain a beans food supply?
no
What type of food that contain methane?
Beans are one such food.
In monocot seed food is stored in?
A monocot stores its food supply in the endosperm of the seed. Dicots store the bulk of their food in the two cotyledons.
Do plant seeds contain food?
Yes, the cotyledons in the seed provide the embryo with nutrition until it has germinated and self sufficient
What part inside a seed contains embryo food?
the cotyledons
What part of the seed provides food for the embryo?
Endosperm and cotyledons are the part of seed that provides food .
Can another food source take the place of the cotyledons?
A plant cannot get its food from other sources other than the cotyledons. There are different types of cotyledons and each has a different shape.
What food materials might be stored in the cotyledons of bean seeds?
I dont think there is material stored in the cotyledon of a bean seed a cotyledon is "metaphorically" a baby seed plant The cotyledons contain the stored food reserves of the seed. As these reserves are used up, the cotyledons may turn green and start to photosynthesize or may wither as the first true leaves take over food production for the seedling.
What is the supply of stored food in the embryo of beans or peanuts called?
the endosperm
What is a coltyledon?
Angiosperm seeds have eather one or two seed leaves called cotyledons. Cotyledons contain stored food that is used when a seed graminates, or begins to grow. Monocots, such as corn, have one cotledon. Dicots, suchs as bean, have two.
What food can enlarge muscle?
Foods that contain protein. Beans, soybeans, meats and fish all contain protein.
Were beans ever meant to be eaten?
Yes. Beans are a magical food. They contain lots of fiber. Some have vitamins. Beans are very cheap and easy to prepare.
