To reproduce, many plants produce seeds-structures containing embryonic offspring along with nutrients inside a tough case. These offspring develop after being released by the parent plant. To which animal reproductive strategy is seed production most comparable?
A) oviparous reproduction
B) viviparous reproduction
C) ovoviviparous reproduction

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Seed production is most comparable to oviparous reproduction because both involve the production of a protective structure (eggshell or seed coat) surrounding the developing embryo. In both cases, the offspring obtain nutrients from the yolk or endosperm contained within the protective structure. The offspring develop outside of the parent organism and are independent at birth/hatching. Viviparous reproduction involves the development of offspring inside the parent organism, while ovoviviparous reproduction involves the retention of eggs inside the parent organism until hatching.

To Reproduce, Many Plants Produce Seeds-Structures Containing Embryonic Offspring Along