Which of the Following Statements Argues an Advantage for Flowering

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements argues 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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