A New, Non-Angiosperm Seed Plant Is Found to Have Modified

question 191

Multiple Choice

A new, non-angiosperm seed plant is found to have modified leaves that evolved convergently with carpels.These modified leaves most likely

• A) defend the plant against fungi.
• B) attract pollinators.
• C) produce sugars via photosynthesis.
• D) protect the seeds.
• E) protect the flower buds.

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