Which of the following statements regarding fern alternation of generations is not correct?

A. Ferns have a dominant, diploid
sporophyte.
B. The fern gametophyte is very small, but
very hardy.
C. Most fern gametophytes are capable of
producing both male and female gametes.
D. Chemical signals released by
gametophytes producing eggs cause other,
nearby gametophytes to also produce eggs.
E. The diploid zygote will grow to become the
sporophyte.


D

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