Why Do Oils Form a Significant Part of the Nutritional

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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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