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