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What does germination mean?

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Solution 1

Zygote utilizes food stored in endosperm of seed and a new plantlet is formed. This is called as seed germination.

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Solution 2

The process through which seeds develop into seedlings is known as germination.

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Chapter 3: Life Processes in Living Organisms Part - 2 - Answer in one sentence

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SCERT Maharashtra Science and Technology 2 [English] 10 Standard SSC
Chapter 3 Life Processes in Living Organisms Part - 2
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