There are five basic parts of the seed 1) the cotyledon that will become the first leaves, 2) the epicotyl that will become true leaves, 3) the hypocotyl that will become the stem, 4) the radicle that will become the root, and 5) the seed coat for protection. One can identify these five parts in a peanut while the Fast Plant is still forming seeds. The seed contains the baby plant that will grow and sprout into an adult again. Everything is in the seed to start a new plant protected by a pod.