Suppose That an Unknown Organism from an Alien Planet Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

Suppose that an unknown organism from an alien planet is observed and found to have a diploid state only following fertilization. Meiosis follows and the majority of this organism's life is spent in a haploid state. Which multicellular organisms on Earth most closely resemble this type of life cycle strategy?

• A) ferns
• B) maple trees
• C) humpback whales
• D) some algae

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