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Pea flowers produce assured seed sets. Give a reason.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Self-Pollination**: Pea flowers are known for their ability to self-pollinate. This means that the pollen from the male part of the flower (anther) can fertilize the ovules in the same flower. 2. **Fertilization Process**: In self-pollination, since the pollen comes from the same flower, fertilization occurs reliably. This leads to the formation of seeds without the need for external pollinators. 3. **Assured Seed Sets**: Because fertilization occurs consistently in self-pollinated plants like pea flowers, they produce assured seed sets. This means that every time the flowers are pollinated, they will produce seeds. ...
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