Class 12th Biology 2014 Set3 Delhi Board Paper Solution
Question 26
Explain any three advantages that seeds offer to angiosperms.
Answer
Seeds offer the following advantages to angiosperms:
(i) They provide nourishment and parental care to the developing embryo.
(ii) They protect the embryo from harsh environmental conditions.
(iii) The dispersal of seeds to far-off places prevents competition among the members of the same species, thus preventing their extinction.
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