How does a haplontic plant population maintain genetic diversity? a. Zygotes are produced by random fusion. b. Gametes are created through meiosis. c. Diploid spores undergo independent assortment during mitosis. d. The zygote undergoes meiosis to generate a haploid sporophyte.

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Problem 1ACQ: Figure 14.19 At what stage does the diploid zygote form? a. When the female cone begins to bud from...
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How does a haplontic plant population maintain genetic
diversity?
a. Zygotes are produced by random fusion.
b. Gametes are created through meiosis.
c. Diploid spores undergo independent assortment
during mitosis.
d. The zygote undergoes meiosis to generate a haploid
sporophyte.

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