Spore

Key Stage 3

Meaning

A spore is a single cell with a hard covering which lay dormant for many years before growing into a new organism.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

A spore is a single cell with a hard covering which lay dormant for many years before growing into a new organism.

About Spores

Spores are produced by some plants such as conifers as well as fungi such as mushrooms.

References

AQA

Spores, page 200, GCSE Biology; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA