Question

What is meant by mucilage?​

Answer 1

Mucilage is similar to the plant gums and is defined as a gelatinous substance which is present in plants such as seaweeds and legumes. The mucilage in plants play roles such as storing water and food, helps in thickening the membranes, and seed germination.

Answer 2

Mucilage is a thick, gluey substance produced by nearly all plants and some microorganisms. These microorganisms include protists which use it for their locomotion.Mucilage in plants plays a role in the storage of water and food, seed germination, and thickening membranes.

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