Question

Which of the outcomes would occur if a moss had a mutation that inhibited the production of sporopollenin? The likelihood of outcrossing would decrease. Sperm would not be able to reach eggs for fertilization. The spores would dry out more quickly. The moss would not be able to produce pollen. Spores would not be released from the sporangia.

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

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$If~ a ~moss~ had ~a ~mutation ~that~ inhibited ~the ~production ~of sporopollenin,~the~ spores\\ would~ dry~ out ~more~ quickly.$

$Thus,~making~the~third~statement~true.$

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