Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
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Chapter 29, Problem 7SQ
The three main parts of a mature seed are _________
- a. pollen grain, egg, and seed coat
- b. embryo, endosperm, and seed coat
- c. megaspores, microspores, and ovule
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