Suppose That an Unknown Organism from an Alien Planet Is

question 72

Multiple Choice

Suppose that an unknown organism from an alien planet is observed and found to have a diploid state in every other generation and to result from fertilization. The haploid state is able to grow into a gametophyte-like structure. Which life cycle strategies does this alien organism closely mimic?

• A) those of all plants and some fungi
• B) those of fungi and algae
• C) those of algae and animals
• D) those of plants and animals

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