alleryA mature seed has moisture of only about:
A50 to 60 percent
BAbout 90 percent
CExactly 0 percent
D10 to 15 percent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 10 to 15 percent
1. Seeds dry out as they mature.
2. Their metabolism slows down.
3. Moisture drops to 10 to 15 percent by mass.
_Source: syllabus Biology, Chapter 2, Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants._
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