Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Pine

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the pine life cycle?

• A)Fertilization produces a zygote and an endosperm.
• B)The pine tree is a gametophyte.
• C)Male and female gametophytes are in close proximity during gamete synthesis.
• D)Conifer pollen grains contain male gametophytes.
• E)Double fertilization is a relatively common phenomenon.

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Definitions:

Stem Cells

Undifferentiated biological cells that can differentiate into specialized cells and can divide to produce more stem cells.

Recessive

Describing traits or genes that are expressed in offspring only when inherited from both parents, as opposed to dominant traits that are expressed when inherited from just one parent.

Genetic Disorders

Diseases or conditions caused by abnormalities in an individual's DNA, often inherited from one or both parents.

Autosomes

Any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome; autosomes are present in pairs in both males and females and carry the bulk of genetic information.