WEEK 2: Activity

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    3. The patterns or markings seen in a gourd when cut open likely result from natural growth processes. In botany and biophysics, many plants' growth is influenced by genetic factors and environmental conditions, which determine the distribution and shape of plant tissues. Similar to the natural patterns Kepler studied, the patterns inside a gourd may be a consequence of how cells divide and grow, governed by specific biochemical and physical laws. This internal patterning could be a natural manifestation of resource allocation, structural support, or physiological needs during growth. As Kepler noted in his work, many phenomena in nature can be understood by exploring fundamental mathematical and physical principles.

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