Question

What are the advantages of a seed to the angiosperms?

• A. Seed formation is not dependent on water
• B. Seeds have food reserves for the nourishment of the embryo
• C. Seed coat provides protection to the embryo
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above.

Seed is a characteristic feature of the angiospermic plants.
The ovule matures into a seed after fertilisation. The reproductive processes (pollination and fertilisation) that lead to the formation of seeds does not require water in angiosperms. Hence, seed formation is not dependent on water.

Further, there are cotyledons in all seeds and a bit of endosperm in some seeds which are food reserves that provide nutrition to the developing embryo.

Lastly, seeds have a hard protective coat or covering called the seed coat which protects the embryo.