Which of the Following Statements Argues for an Advantage for Flowering

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements argues for an advantage for flowering plants to maintain an extended gametophyte generation?

• A) The protection of female gametophytes within ovules keeps them from drying out.
• B) Sperm with flagella can reach the egg faster.
• C) It provides sufficient time for the integument to develop into a seed coat.
• D) It allows for a complex nucleus to develop.
• E) It allows more time for potential pollination.

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