Based on this evidence, is it likely that burdock would reproduce as much if it didn’t have specially structured seeds? (a) it is most likely that it would still reproduce, but the offspring would probably be located much closer together (b) there is not enough information to speculate about how well burdock plants reproduce (c) no, there wouldn’t be as much burdock without its special structures (d) Yes, burdock would spread just as well regardless of the design of its seed pods

Based on this evidence, is it likely that burdock would reproduce as much if it didn’t have specially structured seeds? (a) it is most likely that it would still reproduce, but the offspring would probably be located much closer together (b) there is not enough information to speculate about how well burdock plants reproduce (c) no, there wouldn’t be as much burdock without its special structures (d) Yes, burdock would spread just as well regardless of the design of its seed pods

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter36: Reproduction And Development In Flowering Plants

Section: Chapter Questions

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