The seeds of a flowering plant are contained within a fruit. The picture below shows the fruit of a watermelon plant.

Question

What is the purpose of the fruit?
A.
fertilizing the seeds
B.
protecting the seeds
C.
shading the seeds
D.
digesting the seeds

Answer 1

The purpose of the fruit is primarily B. protecting the seeds. The fruit encloses the seeds, providing a protective layer and aiding in their dispersal when the fruit is eaten by animals or otherwise broken open.