Define the following terms:

(a) Seed

(b) Fruits

(c) Grain

(d) Dormancy

(e) Germination

(a) Seed — A ripened ovule, which contains embryo and has capacity to develop into a new plant is called Seed.

(b) Fruits — Enlarged and ripened ovary is called Fruit.

(c) Grain — A fruit in which the fruit wall and the seed coat is fused to form a protective layer is called Grain.

(d) Dormancy — A period of rest when the embryo is inactive inside the seed, is called Dormancy.

(e) Germination — The process of formation of a seedling from embryo is called Germination.