What is the sprouting of a seed called?
AnswerGermination
Germination is when a seed begins to grow.
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Seed facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about seeds, sprouting and plant growth, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which fruit carries its seeds on the outside?
AnswerStrawberry
Each tiny 'seed' on a strawberry is actually a small fruit containing a seed.
Going deeper
What are a seedling's first leaves, stored in the seed, called?
AnswerCotyledons
Cotyledons are seed leaves that feed the young plant.
How many cotyledons does a monocot seed have?
AnswerOne
Monocots like grasses have one seed leaf; dicots have two.
Gregor Mendel founded genetics by studying which plant's seeds?
AnswerPea
Mendel tracked traits like seed shape and color in peas.
Expert level
Which palm produces the largest seed in the world?
AnswerCoco de mer
The coco de mer's seed can weigh over 15 kg.
Which ancient seed, about 2,000 years old, was successfully sprouted in Israel?
AnswerA Judean date palm seed
The sprouted tree was nicknamed Methuselah.
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