Which of the following is not a feature of a seed?

A. The embryo is surrounded by nutritive tissue or has cotyledons that contain nutritive tissue.
B. It contains a large percentage of water to support the embryo.
C. Environmental signals such as light or temperature can trigger germination.
D. It contains a protective coat formed from the outer layers of ovule cells.
E. It is a complex structure that allows the embryo to be dispersed to distant sites.


Answer: B

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