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mention five characteristics of seeds

A seed contains a well-developed multicellular young plant with embryonic root, stem, and leaves already formed.
2.     The parent plant protects and supports the young plant in the seed during its development.

3.     A seed contains a food supply. After germination, in which the young plant begins to grow and establish itself as an independent plant, it is nourished by food stored in the seed until it becomes self-sufficient.

4.     The seed is protected by a multicellular coat. Seeds (and spores) can survive for extended periods of time at reduced rates of metabolism and then germinate when conditions become favorable.

5.     Seeds and seed plants have been intimately connected with the development of human civilization. From prehistoric times, early humans collected and used seeds for food. The food supply stored in seeds contains proteins, oils, carbohydrates, and vitamins that are nourishing for humans as well as for germinating plants.

6.     Because seeds are easy to store, provided they are kept dry, humans could collect seeds during times of plenty, and save them for times of need. Few other foods can be stored as conveniently or for as long as seeds.


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