1.  What is the longest dormancy of a living seed that has been discovered?

2.  What is happening inside the seed during dormancy?  Why is it difficult for us to detect these actions?

3.  Why or when do seeds begin to show more obvious signs of life?

4.  What type of tree seed will only come out of dormancy in extreme heat produced by fire?

5.  Explain what happens during germination.

6.  What are the functions of roots?  Which functions are most essential (primary)?

7.  What is the main purpose or function of root hairs?

8.  How is water transferred from the roots to the stem and leaves?

9.  Name the three common types of root systems and describe them.

10. What are the main parts of a seed?  Draw and label a dicot seed?

11. What are the main parts of a mature plant?  Draw and label a sprouted lima plant.

1.  What is the longest dormancy of a living seed that has been discovered?

A:  The longest dormancy of a living seed yet discovered is 10,000 years.

2.  What is happening inside the seed during dormancy?  Why is it difficult for us to detect these actions?

A: The cells inside have water exchange gases eliminate waste therefore are alive they do these things very slowly.

3.  Why or when do seeds begin to show more obvious signs of life?

A: when seeds are exposed to water germination begins we can see the plant grow.

4.  What type of tree seed will only come out of dormancy in extreme heat produced by fire?

A: Lodge pole pine tree cone only opens during a fire.

5.  Explain what happens during germination.

A: During germination the seed begins to grow.

6.  What are the functions of roots?  Which functions are most essential (primary)?

A: the functions of the roots are to bring water support the plant/ hold it up bring nutrients most essential is to bring water

7.  What is the main purpose or function of root hairs?

A: the purpose of the root hairs is to effectively absorb water

8. How is water transferred from the roots to the stem and leaves?

A: Water travels from the roots to stems and leaves through xylem.

9.  Name the three common types of root systems and describe them.

10.  What are the main parts of a seed?  Draw and label a dicot seed?

 11.  What are the main parts of a mature plant?  Draw and label a sprouted lima plant.