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For Each Historical Identification Question, Define the Term and Briefly

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For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance.
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Definitions:

Seed

A seed is the reproductive unit of a flowering plant, encapsulating an embryo and nutrients for germination, potentially growing into a new plant.

Dormancy

A period in an organism's life cycle when growth, development, and physical activity are temporarily stopped to conserve energy during unfavorable environmental conditions.

Abscisic Acid

A plant hormone that regulates growth and development, and mediates stress responses such as drought tolerance.

Gibberellin

Plant hormone promoting increased stem growth; also involved in flowering and seed germination.

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