Glossary

Cotyledon -	the seed covering where the food is stored and the where the embryo begins to grow
Embryo -	the part of a seed that develops into a plant
Germinate -	to develop into a young plant
Photosynthesis -	the process by which plants make food
Seed Coat -	a tough covering that protects a seed
Seedling -	a young plant

                                                                                            
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