If a Moss Had a Mutation That Inhibited the Production

question 112

Multiple Choice

If a moss had a mutation that inhibited the production of sporopollenin, which of the following would occur?

• A)The spores would dry out more quickly.
• B)The moss would not be able to produce pollen.
• C)Sperm would not be able to reach eggs for fertilization.
• D)Spores would not be released from the sporangia.
• E)The likelihood of outcrossing would decrease.

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