The storage of proteins in the vacuoles of seeds occurs in specialized structures known as:
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Correct answer: Aleurone grains (protein store)
During seed maturation, certain vacuoles accumulate large amounts of storage proteins. These dehydrate and solidify into protein bodies or aleurone grains, providing a nitrogen source for the germinating embryo.
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