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How is a seed formed. What is it\'s significance? |
| Answer» Seed is a reproducing unit of a flowering plant. A seed consists of three parts. These are as follows:\tSeed coat – Seed is enclosed in a protective layer which is called a seed coat.\tEmbryo – It is a young miniature structure of the plant.\tCotyledon – It is used to store the starchy food and proteins for the embryo.Significance of Seed\tSeed plants do not require water for pollination and fertilization. Hence seed formation is more dependable.\tSeeds have adaptive characteristics of the new environment, which is beneficial for seed dispersal and colonization\tSeeds can carry a number of variations through sexual reproduction.\tThey can be stored for future use.\tThey can reserve food for nourishing the young plant.\xa0 | |