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In a moss the sporophyte 1. arises fro...

In a moss the sporophyte
1. arises from a spore produced from the gametophyte
2. manufactures food for itself, as well as for the gametophyte
3. is partially parasitic on the gametophyte
4. Produces gametes that give rise to the gametophyte

A

Manufactures food for itself as well as for the gametophyte

B

Arises from a spore produced from gametophyte

C

Is partially parasitic on the gametophyte

D

Produces gametes that give rise to gametophyte.

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C
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