The inactivity of embryo in mature seed is called .
A
apomixis
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B
dormancy
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C
parthenocarpy
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D
dehiscence
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Solution
The correct option is B dormancy At maturity, a seed loses 90% of its water and ultimately reduces embryo metabolism to a bare minimum. This period of embryo inactivity is called dormancy.