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What are cotyledons?

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Cotyledons are sometimes referred to as "seed leaves" because they are actually part of the seed or embryo of the plant. The seed leaves serve to access the stored nutrients in the seed, feeding it until the true leaves develop and begin photosynthesizing.

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