Question

Bearing fruit benefits plants because:

A) It prevents them from getting too tall.
B) It encourages cross-pollination.
C) It produces and spreads seeds.
D) It attracts parasites.

Answer 1

Fruits benefit plants by C) producing and spreading seeds through the digestive tracts of animals, aiding in reproductive success. Hence, C) is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Fruit benefits plants because it produces and spreads seeds. When animals eat the fruit, the seeds pass through their digestive tract unharmed. The seeds are then excreted in a new location, allowing the plant to disperse its seeds and reproduce.

Fruits are adapted to be attractive to animals, encouraging them to eat the fruit and aid in seed dispersal. Some fruits have specialized structures like wings, parachutes, or spines that help with dispersal by wind, water, or animals.