The Brazil nut tree, Bertholletia excels, is native to tropical rain forests of South America and produces large nuts. The large white part of a Brazil nut that people eat serves which of the following functions in nature?
A) It attracts birds and encourages them to nest in the tree.
B) It provides energy and nutrition to a germinating seedling.
C) It serves as protection for the embryo from animals looking for food.
D) It provides a water source for the developing embryo.
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