Double fertilization produces a ___________ embryo and a _________ endosperm.  

A.  haploid, diploid
B.  diploid, haploid
C.  diploid, triploid
D.  triploid, diploid
E.  haploid, triploid


C.  diploid, triploid

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The term carnivorous as applied to carnivorous plants is not considered accurate by some biologists because

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