Which of the following statements best compares the ovary, ovule, and egg?
A. The three terms are synonymous.
B. The ovary is the lower part of the pistil that houses the ovules (also called eggs).
C. An ovule is the lower part of the pistil that houses the ovary that in turn contains the eggs.
D. Ovules are small ovaries and either can produce eggs.
E. The ovary is the lower part of the pistil that houses the ovules that in turn contain the eggs.
E. The ovary is the lower part of the pistil that houses the ovules that in turn contain the eggs.
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A. The long tube can trap insects as a source of nutrients. B. The flower can collect more sunlight for photosynthesis. C. The flower can produce nectar more easily spread over a larger area to attract more pollinators. D. The flower nectar tube can collect more rainwater to maintain health of the flower. E. The flower can only be pollinated by a specifically adapted pollinator, reducing cross-fertilization among orchid species.
The field of ____________________ involves the identification of disease biomarkers and protein targets for drug
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The tendency of an atom to pull electrons toward itself is referred to as its ________________
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A change in gene frequency within a population over time is called
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