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  • Seed Coat: Understanding the Protective Layer Around Plant Seeds
    The part of a plant that grows around a seed is called the seed coat.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Seed coat: The outer protective layer of a seed. It's tough and waterproof to protect the embryo inside from damage and drying out.

    * Embryo: The tiny, undeveloped plant inside the seed. It contains the roots, stem, and leaves that will eventually grow into a full plant.

    * Endosperm: A food source for the developing embryo. It contains nutrients like starch, protein, and oil.

    So, the seed coat isn't actually growing around the seed, it's a protective covering that's part of the seed itself.

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