Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Biology with eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)
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Author: Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan
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Chapter 31, Problem 13TYK
Name two kinds of asexual reproduction among plants. Explain two advantages of asexual reproduction over sexual reproduction. What is the primary drawback of asexual reproduction?
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Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Biology with eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)
Ch. 31 - Prob. 1CCCh. 31 - In angiosperms, each pollen grain produces two...Ch. 31 - Prob. 3TYKCh. 31 - Prob. 4TYKCh. 31 - Prob. 5TYKCh. 31 - Produces sperm a. pollen gain b. ovule c. anther...Ch. 31 - Prob. 7TYKCh. 31 - Houses ovulesa a. pollen grain b. ovule c. anther...Ch. 31 - Prob. 9TYKCh. 31 - Prob. 10TYK
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