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Question
The correct sequence of reproductive stages occurring in flowering plants is ______
Options
gametes, zygote, embryo, seedling
zygote, gametes, embryo, seedling
seedling, embryo, zygote, gametes
gametes, embryo, zygote, seedling
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Solution
The correct sequence of reproductive stages occurring in flowering plants is gametes, zygote, embryo, seedling.
Explanation:
Gametes of flowers fuse to form a zygote. This zygote develops into an embryo that later forms the seed.
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