If a genetic mutation in a plant that produces flowers results in a lack of petals on the flowers, what do you predict would be the most likely consequence to the plant? a. It would produce seeds, but the ovary surrounding the seeds would not be able to grow and form a fleshy fruit.

b. It would reproduce asexually instead of sexually since not all of its necessary reproductive structures would be present.

c. It would grow taller than other plants, because less energy would be needed to produce flowers and could instead be used for growth.

d. It would have less reproductive success since it would attract fewer pollinators than plants that produce flowers with petals.

Embryonic stem cells are cells derived from an embryo. these cells can be used to create new tissues for patients suffering from certain illnesses and disorders. which statement best summarizes why the use of embryonic stem cells could be seen as unethical?

Which table best shows the impacts resulting from human activity? impact of human activities human activity impact forest area cleared to construct an airport increase in oxygen level vegetation cleared to construct an oil mine increase in pollution impact of human activities human activity impact forest area cleared to construct an airport increase in sound pollution vegetation cleared to construct a power plant contamination of water impact of human activities human activity impact beehives cleared from urban areas increase in vegetation dams constructed on a river increase in fish population impact of human activities human activity impact beehives cleared from urban areas increase in bird population dams constructed on a river better quality of water

92 sathe best for the question 11. most animals and plants reproduce sexually. this means that dna is passed down to new organisms from two parental organisms. which of the following is a key advantage of sexual reproduction?