Asked by Katie Hernandezö on Apr 29, 2024
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The ____ reproduce asexually using gemmae.
A) peat mosses
B) hornworts
C) bryophytes
D) liverworts
E) spike mosses
Asexually
Reproducing without the involvement of sex cells, resulting in offspring genetically identical to the parent.
Gemmae
Small asexual reproductive structures produced by some plants, such as mosses and liverworts, which can develop into new individuals.
Liverworts
Simple, non-vascular plants belonging to the division Marchantiophyta, found in moist, shady environments and playing roles in ecosystems as pioneer species.
- Determine the adaptive traits in plants that facilitate their survival and reproductive success in different environments.
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AM
Armando Moreno PenaMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Liverworts are the only option given that reproduce asexually using gemmae. Gemmae are small, multicellular structures that detach from the parent plant and grow into a new individual, allowing for vegetative reproduction without the need for sexual reproduction. Peat mosses, hornworts, bryophytes, and spike mosses reproduce through spores or sexual reproduction.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the adaptive traits in plants that facilitate their survival and reproductive success in different environments.