The plant below has seeds that are covered with brightly colored berries to attract animals. The animals act as seed carriers when they eat the berries and deposit the seeds in their droppings in other places.

Question

Not all plants have brightly colored berries around their seeds. Which of these explains why plants have different types of seeds?
A.
to retain water in different environments
B.
to reproduce in different environments
C.
to protect the plants in different environments
D.
to attract animals in different environments

Answer 1

The best explanation for why plants have different types of seeds, including variations such as brightly colored berries, is:

B. to reproduce in different environments.

Different seed types and structures, including how seeds are dispersed, help plants adapt to various environmental conditions and reproductive strategies. Brightly colored berries are a specific adaptation to attract animals for seed dispersal, which enhances reproduction in diverse habitats.