Which of the Following Was Not a Challenge for Survival

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not a challenge for survival of the first land plants?

• A) sources of water
• B) sperm transfer
• C) desiccation
• D) animal predation
• E) absorbing enough light

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Definitions:

Virulent

Characterized by a high degree of pathogenicity; capable of causing disease.

Transmission

The process of transferring something from one place, person, or organism to another, used in various contexts including genetics and infectious diseases.

Parasitism Success

The effectiveness with which a parasite is able to infect, exploit, and potentially reproduce within its host organism.

Heritable Trait

A characteristic or feature of an organism that can be passed from one generation to the next through genes.