Multiple Choice
Why do oils form a significant part of the nutritional reserves in many seeds?
A) Oils help keep the embryo hydrated,allowing the seed to survive in dry habitats.
B) The oils reduce the density of the seed and allow for water dispersal.
C) Oils contain more mineral nutrients than carbohydrates.
D) Oils store twice as much energy as an equivalent mass of starch.
E) Hormones diffuse more quickly through oils.
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