The Seed Coat's Most Important Function Is to Provide

question 97

Multiple Choice

The seed coat's most important function is to provide

• A) a nonstressful environment for the megasporangium.
• B) the means for dispersal.
• C) dormancy.
• D) a nutrient supply for the embryo.
• E) desiccation resistance.

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Definitions:

Temporalis

A muscle on the side of the head that is involved in chewing and jaw movement.

Trapezius

A large triangular muscle in the upper back that extends to the neck and shoulders, playing key roles in moving, rotating, and stabilizing the shoulder blade and upper spine.

Biceps Brachii

A muscle in the upper arm responsible for flexion at the elbow and supination of the forearm.

Sternocleidomastoid

A muscle in the side of the neck that runs from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid process of the temporal bone.