The sporophyte of nonvascular plants A. possesses anthers and archegonia O B. produces spores C. is the dominant stage of their alternation of generations D. produces non-motile sperm cells E. is dependent on wind pollination

The sporophyte of nonvascular plants A. possesses anthers and archegonia O B. produces spores C. is the dominant stage of their alternation of generations D. produces non-motile sperm cells E. is dependent on wind pollination

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Chapter22: The Land Plants

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The sporophyte of nonvascular plants
A. possesses anthers and archegonia
O B. produces spores
C. is the dominant stage of their alternation of generations
D. produces non-motile sperm cells
E. is dependent on wind pollination

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