In This Question, Assume That the Life Cycle of a Flowering

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Multiple Choice

In this question, assume that the life cycle of a flowering plant begins with the germination of a seed and ends with the development of a fruit. Two events that occur in the life cycle are the formation of microspore mother cells and the formation of microspores.

• A) The formation of microspore mother cells precedes the formation of microspores.
• B) The formation of microspores precedes the formation of microspore mother cells.
• C) Both events occur more or less simultaneously.

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