How is the fruit important to the flowering plant reproduction?
A. Fruits supply water to growing seeds
B. Animals are attracted to fruit
C. Plants produce fruit to protect the fertilized seeds
D. Pollinators carry pollen to fruits to support reproduction
D. Pollinators carry pollen to fruits to support reproduction
Pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and birds play a crucial role in transferring pollen from one flower to another, which is essential for fertilization and seed formation in flowering plants. Fruits often develop from the fertilized ovary of the flower and serve as a way to attract animals that can help disperse the seeds contained within. This process is vital for the successful reproduction of flowering plants.