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Question
Why does endosperm development precede embryo development in angiosperm seeds?
Solution
Endosperm development precedes embryonic development in angiosperm seeds because the endosperm provides essential nutrients and support to the developing embryo during germination and early seedling growth.
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| Type 1 | Type 2 | Type 3 |
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