Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321962751
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 28, Problem 9TYU
FOCUS ON ORGANIZATION
In a short essay (100-150 words), explain how the evolution of lignin affected vascular plant structure and function
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Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
Ch. 28.1 - Prob. 1CCCh. 28.1 - WHAT IF? If humans were photoautotrophs, making...Ch. 28.1 - Prob. 3CCCh. 28.2 - Prob. 1CCCh. 28.2 - Prob. 2CCCh. 28.2 - Prob. 3CCCh. 28.3 - Prob. 1CCCh. 28.3 - Prob. 2CCCh. 28.3 - Prob. 3CCCh. 28.4 - A sign is hammered into a tree 2 m from the trees...
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