Which of these events is most likely to result in the generation of a new species of horsetail? A. triploidy in the sporophyte B. triploidy in the gametophyte C. point mutation in the sporophyte D. point mutation in the gametophyte

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Horsetails are non-flowering vascular plants. During the sporophyte
stage of a horsetail's lifecycle, its spores are produced in the
strobilus located at the top of the plant, as shown in the diagram.
branches
rhizome
-strobilus
leaves
node
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Which of these events is most likely to result in the generation of a new
species of horsetail?
O
O
A. triploidy in the sporophyte
B. triploidy in the gametophyte
C. point mutation in the sporophyte
D. point mutation in the gametophyte
Transcribed Image Text:Horsetails are non-flowering vascular plants. During the sporophyte stage of a horsetail's lifecycle, its spores are produced in the strobilus located at the top of the plant, as shown in the diagram. branches rhizome -strobilus leaves node Use the passage to answer the question. Which of these events is most likely to result in the generation of a new species of horsetail? O O A. triploidy in the sporophyte B. triploidy in the gametophyte C. point mutation in the sporophyte D. point mutation in the gametophyte
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