The part of the seed that contains stored food for the embryo is the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The part of the seed that contains stored food for the embryo is the:
A. Radicle
B. Cotyledon
C. Seed coat
D. Plumule
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Cotyledons are seed leaves that store food (starch, proteins, lipids) for the developing embryo and may become photosynthetic after germination. Monocots have one, dicots two. Radicle is root, plumule shoot, seed coat protects.

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