Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a true statement about sexual versus asexual reproduction?
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Life Cycle of Sexual Reproducers
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Which of the following sex and generation combinations directly produces the fruit of angiosperms?
A
Female sporophyte
B
Female gametophyte
C
Male gametophyte
D
Male sporophyte
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Understand the life cycle of angiosperms: Angiosperms (flowering plants) have a life cycle that alternates between a diploid sporophyte generation and a haploid gametophyte generation. The fruit is a structure that develops from the ovary of the flower, which is part of the sporophyte generation.
Identify the role of the female sporophyte: The female sporophyte produces the ovary, which contains ovules. After fertilization, the ovary develops into the fruit, making the female sporophyte directly responsible for fruit production.
Clarify the role of the female gametophyte: The female gametophyte (embryo sac) is involved in reproduction by producing the egg cell that gets fertilized by the male gametophyte. However, it does not directly produce the fruit; its role is limited to facilitating fertilization.
Explain the role of the male gametophyte: The male gametophyte (pollen) delivers sperm cells to the female gametophyte for fertilization. While it contributes to the process of reproduction, it does not directly produce the fruit.
Discuss the role of the male sporophyte: The male sporophyte produces pollen grains, which are part of the male gametophyte. Like the male gametophyte, the male sporophyte does not directly produce the fruit.
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