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Question
On germination a seed first produces shoot with leaves, flowers appear later, Why do you think this happens?
Solution
Initially, after seed germination, branches with leaves appear. This signifies the plant's vegetative development. This is necessary in order to synthesise sufficient nutrients for sexual reproduction. As a result, blossoming occurs after this stage.
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