Claim: Genetic information and nutrients travel within the seed and the egg.
In sexual reproduction, organisms produce specialized cells called gametes, which are the sperm in males and the eggs in females. These gametes carry genetic information in the form of DNA, which contains instructions for the development and functioning of the new organism.
During fertilization, the sperm (carrying genetic information from the male parent) combines with the egg (carrying genetic information from the female parent), resulting in a fertilized egg or zygote.
The seed and the egg represent structures in plants and animals, respectively, where the development of a new organism begins. Nutrients are essential for the growth and development of the embryo within the seed or egg.