Question

Which of the following is a reason for seeds to be dispersed away from their parent plant?

• A. Space, nutrients, and water might be insufficient near the parent
• B. They are different from the parent plant
• C. They will need different weather conditions
• D. They will need a different type of soil

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Space, nutrients, and water might be insufficient near the parent

Dispersal means the dispersion of seeds far away from the parent plant. This is done to avoid overcrowding. If the seeds fall near the parent plant they may not germinate because of insufficient space, nutrients, and water.

Plants that grow out of seeds usually require the same kinds of conditions as their parents.