Analogy — Plant source: Tea : Leaves :: Coffee : ? Select the plant part/source that relates to “Coffee” as “Leaves” relate to “Tea”.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Seeds

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The analogy concerns the consumable plant part used to prepare the beverage. Tea is made from processed young leaves (and buds) of Camellia sinensis; coffee is brewed from roasted seeds (beans) of Coffea species.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Tea → Leaves.
  • Coffee → ?
  • Options mix levels (whole plant vs part; functional noun “stimulant”).


Concept / Approach:
Match “specific plant part used” on both sides. For coffee, the edible/brewed part is the seed (commonly called the coffee bean, which is botanically a seed).



Step-by-Step Solution:

1) Identify relevant level of specificity: part-of-plant.2) Choose “Seeds”.3) Discard “Plant” (too broad), “Leaves” (wrong part), “Stimulant” (property/function, not plant part).


Verification / Alternative check:
Botanical references: coffee beans are the seeds within the coffee cherries.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • Plant: Not parallel to “Leaves”.
  • Leaves: Not used for coffee brewing.
  • Stimulant: Describes effect, not plant part.
  • None of these: Invalid because “Seeds” fits.


Common Pitfalls:
Choosing “Plant” due to category confusion; analogy seeks the same granularity as “Leaves”.



Final Answer:
Seeds

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