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With regards to the germination in bean, answer the following question.
(i) State the function of micropyle (1 marks)
(ii) Name the part of the seed that grows into a seedling (0.5 marks)
(iii) Name the part of the seed that provides nutrition to the growing seedling. (0.5 marks)

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(i) The functions of micropyle include:
  • Allows absorption of water and makes it available to the embryo for germination.
  • Enables diffusion of respiratory gases for the growing embryo
(ii) The embryo of the seed grows into seedling.
(iii) The cotyledons of the seed provide nutrition for the growing seedling or the embryo.

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