What is a seed?
Q: What is a seed?
A: A seed is the part of a seed plant which can grow into a new plant. It is a reproductive structure which disperses, and can survive for some time.
Q: What are the three basic parts of a typical seed?
A: The three basic parts of a typical seed are an embryo, a supply of nutrients for the embryo, and a seed coat.
Q: Do all plants make the same number of seeds?
A: No, some plants make a lot of seeds, while others make only a few.
Q: What is the endosperm?
A: The endosperm is the food store in a seed that helps the new plant begin to grow.
Q: Are seeds good food for animals and people?
A: Yes, many kinds of seeds are good food for animals and people. The many kinds of grain that people grow, such as rice, wheat, and maize, are all seeds.
Q: What do seeds need to start developing?
A: When the seed is ready to develop, it needs water, air and warmth but not sunlight to become a seedling.
Q: Can seeds be found outside of fruits?
A: Yes, while seeds are often inside fruits, they can also be found in other parts of the plant.
