A Pine Tree Is Called a Sporophyte Because It

question 31

Multiple Choice

A pine tree is called a sporophyte because it

• A) develops from a germinated spore.
• B) produces spores by meiosis.
• C) is haploid.
• D) undergoes fertilization.
• E) reproduces by both sexual and asexual means.

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Definitions:

Germinal Stage

The first phase of prenatal development, encompassing the first two weeks after conception, during which the zygote begins to divide and grow.

Prenatal Development

The progression of maturation and evolution inside the uterus from the moment of conception until delivery.

Placenta

A structure that forms within the uterus throughout pregnancy, supplying oxygen and nutrients to the developing fetus while eliminating waste substances from the fetus's bloodstream.

Germinal Stage

The initial two weeks of prenatal development after conception, characterized by rapid cell division and the beginning of cell differentiation.