One assumption about plant reproduction is that because it requires so much matter and energy, reproductive output is resource-limited. Which statement provides evidence that this assumption may be incorrect?

A) There is a correlation between the amount of sunlight a plant receives and how much fruit it produces.
B) Hand-pollinated plants produce more seeds than naturally pollinated plants.
C) Plants growing in moist conditions produce more flowers than plants growing in dry conditions.
D) Domesticated plants produce more seeds than wild plants.


Answer: B

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