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Seeds are enclosed by fruit wall or pericarp.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Seeds and Their Protection**: - Seeds are the reproductive structures of plants that develop from ovules after fertilization. They are crucial for the propagation of plant species. 2. **Role of the Pericarp**: - The pericarp is the part of the fruit that surrounds the seeds. It is composed of three layers: the exocarp (outer layer), mesocarp (middle layer), and endocarp (inner layer). This structure provides a protective barrier for the seeds. ...
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