Which of the Following Best Describes a Selective Advantage of Retaining

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a selective advantage of retaining the gametophyte within the living sporophyte of land plants?

• A) The gametophyte is able to grow much larger than if it was independent.
• B) The gametophyte can be raised into the air, exposing it to more light for photosynthesis.
• C) Meiosis can now occur in haploid gametophyte cells.
• D) Nutrients needed for the gametophyte to produce gametes can be provided by the parent plant.

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