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bobthebuilder

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on: Jul 21, 2018
Why does the seed have a supply of stored food?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What is the advantage of the seed coat?
 
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bblaney

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Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The new plant emerges underground in the absence of sunlight. The food stored in
the seed allows the young plant to grow until it reaches the surface. Once it is in the
sunlight, it can begin making its own food



Answer to Question 2

The seed coat protects the embryo and its food supply


bobthebuilder

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Reply 2 on: Jul 21, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

chereeb

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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