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Structure of Dicot Embryo

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What is major function of cotyledons in a seed? [2 MARKS]

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1. The cotyledons provide the seed and germinating seedling with a source of food during the first stages of germination.
2. The food source is normally completely consumed by the time the primary leaves have developed. Then the cotyledons eventually wither and drop off.

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