The Evolutionary Relatedness Between Green Algae and Bryophytes Is Indicated

question 47

Multiple Choice

The evolutionary relatedness between green algae and bryophytes is indicated by the observation that green algae contain ______ plastid(s) per cell and the reproductive cells of many bryophytes contain ______ plastid(s) per cell.

• A)1; 1
• B)2; 2
• C)1; 2
• D)2; 1
• E)3; 3

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Definitions:

Capsid

Protein coat surrounding the nucleic acid of a virus.

Envelope

A flat, usually rectangular or square paper container used for sending letters or documents, or the outer covering of a structure.

Pilus

A hair-like appendage found on the surface of many bacteria, involved in adhesion to surfaces and in bacterial conjugation.

Endotoxins

Toxic substances bound to the bacterial cell wall and released when the bacteria disintegrates.