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Question
You have to perform the experiment, "To identify the different parts of an embryo of a gram seed." Describe the procedure that you would follow.
Solution
The procedure to identify the different parts of an embryo of a gram seed is as follows:
(i) Take some gram seeds and soak them overnight in water.
(ii) Drain the excess water.
(iii) Cover the seeds with a wet cloth and leave them for a day.
(iv) Cut open the seeds carefully and observe the different parts.
We will observe the following parts in the embryo:
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