Refer to the Figure, Which Shows an Unfertilized Conifer Ovule

question 218

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure, which shows an unfertilized conifer ovule. Which letter corresponds to the tissue that will eventually develop into a protective coat that surrounds the seed after fertilization has occurred?

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) D
• E) E

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Definitions:

Tert-Butyl

A branched alkyl substituent derived from butane, with the formula (CH3)3C-.

IUPAC Name

The systematic name assigned to a chemical substance based on the rules established by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).

Cycloalkane

A type of hydrocarbon with a cyclic structure and single bonds, characterized by a formula CnH2n for molecules without rings or branches.

Monocyclic Alkane

A type of alkane that consists of a single ring of carbon atoms.