The Following Question Refers to the Generalized Life Cycle for Land

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Multiple Choice

The following question refers to the generalized life cycle for land plants shown in the figure. Each number within a circle or square represents a specific plant or plant part, and each number over an arrow represents meiosis, mitosis, or fertilization.

In the figure, meiosis is most likely to be represented by which number(s) ?

• A) 2
• B) 4
• C) 2 and 8
• D) 10 and 12

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