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Draw a diagram of the mature embryo sac of an angiospermic ovule and label any four parts in it.
Draw a diagram of a fertilized embryo sac of an angiosperm and label any four parts.
Solution
Mature Embryo Sac
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From among the sets of terms given below, identify those that are associated with the gynoecium.
From the statements given below choose the option that are true for a typical female gametophyte of a flowering plant.
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