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Why do you think the zygote is dormant f...

Why do you think the zygote is dormant for some time in a fertilized ovule?

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Zygote divides only after certain amount of endosperm is formed. This is an adaptation to provide assured nutrition to the developing embryo. Endosperm supplies food for developing embryo.
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