Compared to Nonvascular Plants, the Ancient Relatives of Vascular Plants

question 41

Multiple Choice

Compared to nonvascular plants, the ancient relatives of vascular plants ________.

• A) the ancient relatives produced sporophyte generations independent of, not dependent on, gametophyte generations
• B) the ancient relatives produced much smaller sporophyte generations
• C) the ancient relatives produced sporophyte generations that provided more nutrition to gametophyte generations
• D) the ancient relatives probably experienced less competition for light

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Definitions:

Limited Number

Refers to a fixed or restricted quantity, often used in contexts where availability or capacity is constrained.

Discriminative Operant

A behavior that is more likely to be performed in the presence of a specific stimulus because the behavior has been reinforced in the presence of that stimulus in the past.

Stimulus Generalization

The process in which a conditioned response is observed, not only to the original stimulus but also to similar stimuli.

Discrimination Learning

A process by which an organism learns to respond differently to various stimuli, distinguishing between similar but distinct cues.