Which of the following structures protects the embryo until conditions favor regrowth?

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The seed coat protects the embryo and endosperm inside the seed from damage and unfavorable conditions until conditions are favorable for germination and regrowth. The embryo is not a structure that protects itself, it is protected by the seed coat. The endosperm provides nutrients to the growing embryo, but it does not protect it. The ovary protects and supports the development of the ovules, but once fertilization occurs, it develops into the fruit that surrounds and protects the seeds. Sperm do not protect the developing embryo, they are involved in fertilization.

Which of the Following Structures Protects the Embryo Until Conditions