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on: Jul 22, 2013
The functional role of sporopollenin is primarily to
A) comprise spore surface structures that catch the wind and assist in spore dispersal.
B) reduce dehydration.
C) make spores less dense and able to disperse more readily.
D) repel toxic chemicals.
E) provide nutrients to spores.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2013
Try B, I remember this on my test last week. I'm sure I got it right ;)


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Reply #2 on: Jul 31, 2013
Thank you!


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