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Which plant group was the first to evolve seeds, eliminating dependence on water for reproduction?
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Ferns which developed specialized spores that could survive dry conditions

Mosses that evolved protective structures around reproductive cells

Flowering plants which created the most advanced reproductive structures

Conifers (Gymnosperms) that developed seed protection for embryos

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Conifers (Gymnosperms) that developed seed protection for embryos.

Explanation: Gymnosperms were the first plants to evolve seeds — multicellular structures with a protective coat and stored food — allowing reproduction without free-standing water. Ferns and mosses reproduce via spores and need water for fertilization; flowering plants (angiosperms) evolved seeds later.