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Plants are multicellular, photosynthetic eukaryotes that include roots, leaves, and stems. An
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c. 1) pollination, 2) endosperm develops, 3) embryo develops, 4) ovule matures.
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Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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