What happens to the parts of an embryo as it develops into a seedling?
During seedling development, the embryo's parts differentiate to form the root, stem, and leaves. The root system anchors the seedling and absorbs water and nutrients from the soil, the stem supports the plant and transports water and nutrients, and the leaves perform photosynthesis to produce energy for growth. As the seedling grows, these parts continue to develop and become more specialized to support the plant's functions.