The Evolution Pictured in the Figure Is Best Described as

question 225

Multiple Choice

The evolution pictured in the figure is best described as

• A) the dichotomous branching of a sporophyte that would eventually develop into a microphyll.
• B) the dichotomous branching of a sporophyte that would eventually develop into a megaphyll.
• C) the flattening of a branching sporophyte characterized by overtopping that would eventually develop into a microphyll.
• D) the flattening of a branching sporophyte characterized by overtopping that would eventually develop into a megaphyll.
• E) asymmetrical apical growth that would eventually form photosynthetic material between branches.

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Definitions:

Metaphase

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Paired Comparisons

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Independent

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Tukey's Method

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