Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134711751
Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 28, Problem 6SQ
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- a. production of gametophytes
- b. production of gametes
- c. production of spores
- d. all of the above
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