An embryo sporophyte is surrounded by nutritive tissue and then by a tough, protective outer coat that shelters the embryo from drought, cold, and other adverse conditions. What is the name of the protective coat?

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The protective coat that surrounds an embryo sporophyte, along with nutritive tissue, is called a seed. Seeds provide protection and nutrients to the developing plant embryo, enabling it to survive adverse environmental conditions.

An Embryo Sporophyte Is Surrounded by Nutritive Tissue and Then