Which of These Would Be Best Able to Reproduce During

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of these would be best able to reproduce during a period with little to no rainfall?

• A) lycophytes
• B) gymnosperms
• C) bryophytes
• D) ferns
• E) No plants can reproduce except during rainy weather. Because gymnosperms do not have flagellated sperm which require a watery film for swimming, they can reproduce even in moderately dry conditions.

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