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aero

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on: Jul 25, 2013
Hypothetically, one of the major benefits of double fertilization in angiosperms is to
A) decrease the potential for mutation by insulating the embryo with other cells.
B) increase the number of fertilization events and offspring produced.
C) promote diversity in flower shape and color.
D) coordinate developmental timing between the embryo and its food stores.
E) emphasize embryonic survival by increasing embryo size.


federox

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


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Reply #2 on: Aug 6, 2013
Yes you were right ! Thanks


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