Which term describes the part that becomes leaves after germination?

Which term describes the part that becomes leaves after germination?

• A. Cotyledon
• B. Endosperm
• C. Germination
• D. Stamen

Answer: (A)

The cotyledon is the seed leaf that first appears when a seed germinates. It emerges as the seedling begins to grow and often provides the initial photosynthetic ability, serving as an energy source for the young plant until true leaves develop. Endosperm is the nutrient-storing tissue inside the seed, not a leaf; germination is the sprouting process; the stamen is part of a flower. So the part that becomes leaves after germination is the cotyledon.

The cotyledon is the seed leaf that first appears when a seed germinates. It emerges as the seedling begins to grow and often provides the initial photosynthetic ability, serving as an energy source for the young plant until true leaves develop. Endosperm is the nutrient-storing tissue inside the seed, not a leaf; germination is the sprouting process; the stamen is part of a flower. So the part that becomes leaves after germination is the cotyledon.