Which of the following statements is the most accurate description of fruits and seeds?
A)"Fruits" and "seeds" are synonymous terms.
B)Fruits always have fleshy coverings,while those of seeds are always hard.
C)Fruits are structures that contain seeds and foster seed dispersal.
D)Fruits contain endosperm but seeds do not.
E)Fruits are produced only by angiosperms and seeds are produced exclusively by gymnosperms.

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Fruits are structures that contain seeds and play a role in seed dispersal. While some fruits have fleshy coverings, others have hard outer coverings, and some are even dry and papery. The presence or absence of endosperm is not a defining characteristic of fruits or seeds. Additionally, both angiosperms and gymnosperms can produce fruits and seeds.

Which of the Following Statements Is the Most Accurate Description