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If you squeeze a seed of orange you might observe many embryos of different sizes. How it possible ? Explain.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Seed Structure**: - An orange seed contains an ovule, which is the structure that can develop into an embryo after fertilization. 2. **Definition of Polyembryony**: - Polyembryony is a phenomenon where multiple embryos develop from a single fertilized egg or ovule. This means that instead of just one embryo forming, several can form simultaneously. ...
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