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Flowering plants have evolved as outbree...

Flowering plants have evolved as outbreeding devices because

A

Cross pollination provides greater chances of double fertilization

B

Larger number of pollinators are available for transfer of pollen

C

Pollen production is very high resulting in higher seed production

D

Continued self-pollination results in inbreeding depression

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D
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