Unripe fruits protect seeds from predation and early germination.What is the major function of ripe fruits?

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The major function of ripe fruits is to disperse the seeds. When fruits ripen, they often soften, change color, and become more attractive to animals, which eat the fruit and then disperse the seeds elsewhere. This helps the plant to spread and colonize new areas. Attracting pollinators is typically the function of flowers, not fruits. Deterring predators may be a function of unripe or green fruits, but is not a major function of ripe fruits. Keeping the seed hydrated before germination is not a function of ripe fruits, although some fruits may provide moisture to the seed during dispersal.

Unripe Fruits Protect Seeds from Predation and Early Germination