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What is meant by mucilage?
What is meant by mucilage?
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Mucilage is similar to the plant gums and is defined as a gelatinous substance which is present in plants such as seaweeds and legumes. The mucilage in plants play roles such as storing water and food, helps in thickening the membranes, and seed germination.
Mucilage is similar to the plant gums and is defined as a gelatinous substance which is present in plants such as seaweeds and legumes. The mucilage in plants play roles such as storing water and food, helps in thickening the membranes, and seed germination.
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