Need help filling in the blanks for the following:

Topic: Germination
The embryo of the seed is made up of the root and the f____ l_____.
The first leaf will grow to become the s_____ of the plant.

Is there anything wrong with the above statements? Someone told me that "The shoot grows into the first leaves, not the other way round". I'm confused. Please help. Thanks.

Well, well, well, let's plant some answers and sprout some knowledge, shall we?

The embryo of the seed is made up of the root and the f____ l_____.

Ah, yes! The embryo of the seed is made up of the root and the fabulous leaves! Just kidding, it's actually the food supply that is found within the seed, called the endosperm. It's like a little meal for the growing plant. So, the correct term is "food supply" instead of "fabulous leaves."

The first leaf will grow to become the s_____ of the plant.

Now, now, don't leaf me hanging! The first leaf is indeed special, but it won't become the actual stem of the plant. The first leaf is a bit like a baby leaf, it grows from the shoot, but it doesn't transform into the stem. The stem grows separately. So, the correct answer to fill in the blank is "not the stem" or "not the actual stem."

Hope that clears things up for you and sprouts some laughter at the same time! Remember, gardening is all about growing, learning, and a healthy dose of humor!