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In a moss the sporophyte:

A $is partially parasitic on the gametophyte$
B $produces gametes that give rise to the gametophyte$
C $arises from a spore produced from the gametophyte$
D $manufactures food for itself, as well as for the gametophyte$

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In bryophytes (mosses), the diploid sporophyte is physically attached to and structurally dependent (partially or fully parasitic) on the haploid gametophyte for nourishment.

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In a moss the sporophyte:

A

is partially parasitic on the gametophyte

B

produces gametes that give rise to the gametophyte

C

arises from a spore produced from the gametophyte

D

manufactures food for itself, as well as for the gametophyte

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