An unknown organism from an alien planet is observed and found to have a diploid state only

following fertilization. Meiosis follows and the majority of this organism's life is spent in a haploid
state. Which multicellular organism on earth most closely resembles this type of life cycle strategy?



a. humpback whale
b. maple tree
c. fern
d. some algae
e. all plants and some fungi


D

Biology & Microbiology

You might also like to view...

Which of the following statements is correct regarding cyclic photosynthetic pathways?

A) Water molecules need to be split. B) Both PSI and PSII are required. C) Proton gradients are not formed. D) No exogenous electron source is required. E) all of the above

Biology & Microbiology

In 1927, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the right of states to use ____________________ as a means of preventing reproduction by those deemed "unfit."

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Biology & Microbiology

The formation of intranuclear inclusion bodies is associated with cytomegalovirus infection.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Biology & Microbiology

Fish use this to sense movement

A) swim bladder B) operculum C) lateral line D) caudal tail

Biology & Microbiology