Which of the Following Statements About Sporophylls in the Club

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about sporophylls in the club mosses is FALSE?

• A)They are modified leaves.
• B)They are borne on the gametophyte.
• C)They bear sporangia.
• D)They may be interspersed among sterile microphylls.
• E)They may be grouped into strobili.

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Definitions:

Acidic Chyme

The partially digested, acidic food that passes from the stomach to the small intestine.

Parietal Cells

Cells in the stomach lining that secrete hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor, essential for digestion and B12 absorption respectively.

Active Transport

The movement of molecules across a cell membrane requiring energy input, typically against their concentration gradient.

Bicarbonate Ions

Chemical ions (HCO3-) that act as a buffer in blood and help maintain the body's pH balance.