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प्रश्न
In the following figure showing a germinating gram seed, name the parts labelled as A, B and C:
Why is Part 'B' considered to be important during germination?
उत्तर
The part labelled as A is Plumule; B is Cotyledon while C is Radicle.
Part B is the cotyledon which serves as a food store during germination. It provides nutrients to the growing embryo during germination.
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