Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections, Books a la Carte Edition (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321946683
Author: Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 17, Problem 4TYK
Which of the following structures produce eggs and sperm? (Explain your answer.)
a. fern sporophytes
b. moss gametophytes
c. the anthers of a flower
d. moss sporangia
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Ch. 17 - In this abbreviated diagram, identify the four...Ch. 17 - Identify the cloud seen in each photograph....Ch. 17 - Angiosperms are different from all other plants...Ch. 17 - Which of the following structures produce eggs and...Ch. 17 - The eggs of seed plants are fertilized within...Ch. 17 - The diploid sporophyte stage is dominant in the...Ch. 17 - Prob. 7TYKCh. 17 - Prob. 8TYKCh. 17 - Prob. 9TYKCh. 17 - Prob. 10TYK
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