Plants Do Not Have a Germ Line and Gametes Are

question 22

Multiple Choice

Plants do not have a germ line and gametes are derived from cell lines that are also responsible for the growth of the organism.Can the disposable soma hypothesis be applied to plants?

• A)Yes, trade-offs between reproduction and repair are still possible.
• B)Yes, plants have a much higher physiological tolerance for the effects of mutations.
• C)No, the distinction between somatic cells and germ line is at the heart of the hypothesis.
• D)No, plants do not produce eggs or sperm but gametophytes that represent an additional generation.

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