Why Is External Water Not Essential for Fertilization in Seed

question 27

Multiple Choice

Why is external water not essential for fertilization in seed plants?

• A)The sperm cells in seed plants are capable of resisting desiccation.
• B)Seed plants use pollen instead of sperm for fertilization.
• C)Pollen grains are transported by wind or an animal.
• D)Sperm cells are used to transport pollen to the archegonia.
• E)Ovules are contained within the pollen.

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