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Explain any three advantages the seeds offer to angiosperms.

Advantages of seeds offer to angiosperms are:


• As they have sufficient food reserves young seedlings are nourished until they are capable of photosynthesis on their own.


• The hard seed coat provides protection to the young embryo.


• Dehydration and dormancy of mature seeds are crucial for survival under adverse conditions.


• Reproductive process such as pollination and fertilization are independent of water, seed formation is more dependable.


• Provides nourishment to the developing embryo.


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