What is the primary function of the ovule in seed plants?

Practice Questions

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What is the primary function of the ovule in seed plants?
  1. To produce pollen
  2. To develop into a seed after fertilization
  3. To absorb water and nutrients
  4. To support the plant structure

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary function of the ovule in seed plants?
Correct Answer: The ovule develops into a seed after fertilization.
  • Step 1: Understand that the ovule is a part of the female reproductive structure in seed plants.
  • Step 2: Know that the ovule contains the female gamete (egg cell).
  • Step 3: Learn that when the ovule is fertilized by the male gamete (pollen), it undergoes a transformation.
  • Step 4: Recognize that after fertilization, the ovule develops into a seed.
  • Step 5: Understand that the seed contains the embryo (the future plant) and stored nutrients to help it grow.
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