How to pronounce the word cotyledon?
cotyledon
noun
How to pronounce cotyledon?
The word cotyledon sounds like cot-y-le-don
/,kɑt'əlidən/
What is the definition of cotyledon?
nounembryonic leaf in seed-bearing plants
What is the definition of cotyledon?
- A cotyledon is the embryonic leaf in the seed of a flowering plant
What is the function of cotyledons?
- Cotyledons provide nutrients to the developing plant embryo
How many cotyledons do dicotyledonous plants have?
- Dicotyledonous plants have two cotyledons
How many cotyledons do monocotyledonous plants have?
- Monocotyledonous plants have one cotyledon
What is the role of cotyledons in seed germination?
- Cotyledons absorb and store nutrients from the endosperm, providing nourishment to the developing embryo until it can produce its own food through photosynthesis
Are cotyledons considered true leaves?
- No, cotyledons are not considered true leaves because they are part of the embryo and do not develop from the shoot apical meristem
What are some examples of plants with cotyledons?
- Examples of plants with cotyledons include beans, peas, tomatoes, sunflowers, and oak trees
Can cotyledons photosynthesize?
- Yes, cotyledons can photosynthesize to some extent, but they primarily function as storage organs for nutrients
Do all plants have cotyledons?
- No, not all plants have cotyledons. Some plants, such as gymnosperms, do not have true cotyledons
Are cotyledons present in all seeds?
- Cotyledons are present in the seeds of flowering plants, but not in the seeds of all plants
