In mosses gametes are produced by _____; in ferns gametes are produced by _____.

a) mitosis ... mitosis
b) meiosis ... mitosis
c) binary fission ... mitosis
d) mitosis ... meiosis
e) meiosis ... meiosis


Answer: a) mitosis ... mitosis

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