The cause of dormancy for sometime in fertilized ovule is

Presence of Auxin hormone

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Zygote divides only after certain amount of endosperm is formed

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Presence of growth inhibitor ABA

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Presence of least amount of water

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The correct option is D Zygote divides only after certain amount of endosperm is formed
The fertilized ovule is got dormant so that the adequate amount of endosperm is formed as for division and for further survival, it is very necessary that ample amount of food is present in the seed.
So the correct option is 'Zygote divides only after a certain amount of endosperm is formed'.

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