Which of the Following Is the Most Beneficial Adaptation of the Seed

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most beneficial adaptation of the seed coats in angiosperm species whose seeds are dispersed by fruit-eating animals, as opposed to angiosperm species whose seeds are dispersed by other means?

• A) The seed coat, upon its complete digestion, should provide nutrients to animals.
• B) The exterior of the seed coat should have barbs or hooks.
• C) The seed coat should contain secondary compounds that irritate the lining of the animal's mouth.
• D) The seed coat should be resistant to the animal's digestive enzymes.

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