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Why are some seeds larger than others?

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The function of the cells determine the size and shape of the cell. Cells that need more nutrients are bigger than other cells.


Do crowded seed grow faster than uncrowded seeds?

Crowded seeds grow faster because they have more competition for water and nutrients so they have to hurry to grow into a plant. Uncrowded seeds grow slower becasue they have no competition so they can take as long as they want, the water will still be there.


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Some brains are larger than others, and often a larger brain is connected with higher IQ. However, intelligence is more about the ability to make connections, and brain size would only increase the capacity for memory space rather than speed.


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Some fruits DO have more DNA than others. This is because of the mass and the juice of the fruit.


Does large seeds germinate faster than small seeds?

As a general rule, light-sensitive germination is more pronounced in small seeds compared with large seeds. This is because smaller seeds have smaller food reserves in comparison to larger seeds. As the seedling is growing underground, it has no access to sunlight, so instead of using photosynthesis to produce food, the germinating seedling must use the food reserves in its seed to supply itself with enough energy to continue growing. Because the food reserve is very limited due to the small storage available in the small seed, the seedling must grow quickly and sprout out of the ground as fast as possible to gain access to the sun before it runs out of food. Meanwhile, larger seeds have much more food stored in their seeds, meaning they can take their time when growing. This is why small seeds germinate faster than larger seeds.

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