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What is the purpose of the seed coat in plants?

What is the purpose of the seed coat in plants?
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What is the purpose of the seed coat in plants?

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A seed coat protects the internal parts of the seed from fungi, bacteria and insects and prevents water loss. The seed coat must split open before a new plant may emerge.

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