The Following Question Is Based on Data from Northern Red

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Multiple Choice

The following question is based on data from Northern Red Maples in the table below

Which data above best illustrates phenotypic plasticity in leaf "toothiness"?

• A) Rhode Island Grown, Ontario Collected and Florida Grown, Florida Collected
• B) Florida Grown, Ontario Collected and Florida Grown, Florida Collected
• C) Rhode Island Grown, Ontario Collected and Rhode Island Grown, Florida Collected
• D) Rhode Island Grown, Florida Collected and Florida Grown, Florida Collected

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