The following questions refer to the generalized life cycle for land plants shown in the figure below. Each number within a circle or square represents a specific plant or plant part, and each number over an arrow represents either meiosis, mitosis, or fertilization. 3 2n 12 8. ndior 10 In the figure above, which number represents the mature gametophyte? O 1 O 3 O 1

The following questions refer to the generalized life cycle for land plants shown in the figure below. Each number within a circle or square represents a specific plant or plant part, and each number over an arrow represents either meiosis, mitosis, or fertilization. 3 2n 12 8. ndior 10 In the figure above, which number represents the mature gametophyte? O 1 O 3 O 1

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Chapter27: Reproduction And Development Of Flowering Plants

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Problem 4SA: In flowers, the structures that produce male gametophytes are called _______ ;the strcutures that...

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