When Spores Are Released from the Underside of the Fern

question 31

Multiple Choice

When spores are released from the underside of the fern frond,they fall to the ground where they germinate,growing into:

• A)haploid gametophytes
• B)diploid sporophytes
• C)haploid sporophytes
• D)diploid gametophytes

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