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Author Question: Reptilian embryos are protected from desiccation by a leathery shell. Similarly, (Read 1124 times)

aero

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on: Jul 25, 2013
Reptilian embryos are protected from desiccation by a leathery shell. Similarly, which pair of structures protects seed plants' embryos and male gametophytes, respectively, from desiccation?
A) ovuleswaxy cuticle
B) ovariesfilaments
C) fruitsstamens
D) pollen grainswaxy cuticle
E) integumentssporopollenin


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Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2013
Pick E. Bye for now.


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Reply #2 on: Aug 6, 2013
Thanks sooo much ;D I hate mastering biology


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