12. How do the cherries on a cherry tree help the plant reproduce?

Cherries develop into seeds, which are young, undeveloped plants.
Animals eat the cherries, which helps disperse the plant’s seeds.
Pollen inside the cherries fertilizes ovules, which produce seeds.
Cherries are carried away by the wind, which means the seeds do not have to compete for resources. not sure which one it is, I was researching and it also said that the seeds fall then the seed left on the ground will pass through the seasons. In the spring the seed should germinate. I think its b?

Correct

dont think this is social studies...

yea cause it science

You're on the right track! The correct answer is B: Animals eat the cherries, which helps disperse the plant's seeds.

Cherries, like many other fruits, have evolved to attract animals with their sweet taste and bright color. When animals eat the cherries, they unknowingly consume the seeds along with the fruit. These seeds then pass through the animal's digestive system.

After being ingested, the cherry seeds are excreted by the animal in a different location, often far away from the parent cherry tree. This process is known as seed dispersal, and it helps the plant reproduce by allowing the seeds to colonize new areas, escape competition, and find favorable conditions for germination and growth.

In addition to animal dispersal, it is true that some cherries may fall from the tree and remain on the ground through the seasons. This can also lead to seed dispersal, as these fallen seeds may get buried or carried away by water, wind, or other means, eventually finding a suitable place to germinate in the spring.

So while both B (animal dispersal) and your mention of the seed passing through the seasons (falling and germinating in spring) are correct, the primary and more effective means of seed dispersal for cherry trees is through animals eating the cherries.