Standard Science Primary 3 Cycles

Which part of a germinating seed provides the food needed for the young plant to grow before its first leaves appear?

A Seed leaves (Seed leaf)
B Seed coat
C Embryo
D Roots
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Step 1: A germinating seed cannot perform photosynthesis yet. Step [2-9]: It relies on stored food within the seed. Step [2-9]: The seed leaves (cotyledons) contain this stored food.

Correct answer: Seed leaves (Seed leaf)

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