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it stores food for the young plant and also protect it
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It's a principle part of the embryo in the seed of a plant. Seeds with two are called dicotyledons, seeds with only one are called monocotyledons.
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∙ 12y agoIn dicots it stores food and provides nourishment to the germinating seedlings and in monocot it (scutellum) helps to transfer nourishment from the endosperm to the growing embryo.
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∙ 9y agoThe cotyledon lies in the seed of a plant. The function of the cotyledon is to provide nutrients and food for the germinating plant to survive in the seed.
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How many cotyledons do Bengal gram?
There would be two cotyledons in Bengal gram, which is also known as a chickpea or garbanzo bean.
How many cotyledons do dicots have?
Dicots is short for dicotyledons. Di- is a prefix meaning two, dicotyledons (dicots) have two seed leaves, cotyledons.
How many cotyledons in apple?
2 - 24
Is wheat a hypogeal germination?
no it is epigeal type of germination because the cotyledons are under the soil
How many seed cotyledons does a scallion have?
Scallions are members of the onion family so are monocots, that is they have one cotyledon per seed.
What is the function of the seed coat an the cotyledons?
To protect the seed.
What is the function of a seed coat and the cotyledons?
The cotyledons provides a source of food to the seed and seedling that is germinating, while the seed coat protects it.
How many cotyledons does a groundnut have?
2 Cotyledons
How many cotyledons does an avocado seed have?
how many cotyledons on avocado
What is the function of the seed coat and the cotyledon?
The cotyledons provides a source of food to the seed and seedling that is germinating, while the seed coat protects it.
What is the function hypocotyl?
The hypocotyl is the lower part of the embryonic stem of a plant. Its primary functions include supporting the cotyledons (seed leaves) and transporting food and water between the roots and the cotyledons. Additionally, the hypocotyl aids in the emergence of the plant from the soil during germination.
What is a angiosperm with two cotyledons?
An angiosperm with two cotyledons is a dicot or Magnoliopsida.
What part inside a seed contains embryo food?
the cotyledons
How many cotyledons does a kidney bean have?
a kidney bean seed has 2 cotyledons
How many cotyledons have the placenta?
normal placenta may have 15 - 28 cotyledons
Is cotyledons a tiny structure?
Of course cotyledons are small structures! They are "inside" seeds!
Are beans monocots or dicots?
Beans are dicots. Plant a bean seed in a sunny window and in a few days you will see for yourself. Two fairly large "leaves" will spring from the soil. These are the initial cotyledons that will help nourish the plant until its first real leaves form a few days later. The cotyledons will then cease to function and will usually turn yellowish and will fall off.
