One Reason for the Enormous Evolutionary Success of Seed Plants

question 9

Multiple Choice

One reason for the enormous evolutionary success of seed plants is their possession of

• A) seeds with food reserves for the young sporophyte.
• B) complex leaves that can photosynthesize at a faster rate than non-seed-producing plants can.
• C) seeds with a resting stage that can remain viable for many years,germinating when conditions are favorable for growth of the sporophyte.
• D) an advanced vascular system that pumps water and nutrients around the plant body.
• E) Both a and c

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