When Comparing the Mature Seeds of a Pine Tree to an Apple

question 37

Multiple Choice

When comparing the mature seeds of a pine tree to an apple tree, which of the following is a correct statement?

• A) The developmental sequences postfertilization are identical.
• B) Both contain triploid tissue.
• C) The nutritive tissues are both haploid.
• D) Only the apple seed has a diploid seed coat.
• E) Both contain haploid and diploid tissues.

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Definitions:

UAA

A stop codon in the genetic code that signals the end of a protein-coding sequence in mRNA transcription.

Messenger RNA

A molecule that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it directs protein synthesis.

RNA Polymerases

Enzymes that are responsible for transcribing RNA from a DNA template, playing a key role in the process of gene expression.

Transcription

The process by which the genetic information in DNA is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA) for protein synthesis.