In gymnosperms, the outer tissues of the seed that aid in dispersal and the inner tissues that serve as a store of nutrients for the embryo are:

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The outer tissues of the seed in gymnosperms, including the seed coat and sometimes the wing or other structures, are derived from the diploid maternal tissue of the ovule. The inner tissues of the seed, including the endosperm and sometimes the megagametophyte, are derived from the haploid female gametophyte tissue that was fertilized by the male gamete to form the embryo. Therefore, the correct answer is D, with the outer tissues being diploid and the inner tissues being haploid.

In Gymnosperms, the Outer Tissues of the Seed That Aid