BIOLOGY [2 Mark Question Answer]

A seed is a mature ovule after fertilization. It contains a tiny living-plant called the embryo. The embryo within the seed remains in an inactive or dormant state, until it is exposed tofavourableconditions, when it germinates.

A fruit is the enlarged ripened ovary in which the ovarian wall forms the fruit wall and encloses the seed. The fruit protects the seed and helps in seed dispersal.
The maize grain is regarded as a 'one-seeded fruit' because the fruit wall and the seed coat are fused to form a protective layer. Such fruit is called grain.

Germination	Vivipary
When the embryo in the seed becomes activated and begins to grow into a new plant, then it is known as germination.	Viviparyis known as the germination of seed within the fruit, while it is still attached to the parent plant.