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Select the correct answer. If pinecones are placed in water, they close up. But they open up in warm and dry conditions. How do pinecones benefit from this characteristic? choices in pic ​

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Answer:

B: it protects the seeds from unfavorable conditions

Step-by-step explanation:

While the pinecone is developing its seeds, it is vulnerable to wet conditions, which can cause rot.

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