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question 12 (5 points)
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liverworts and mosses were some of the earliest land - based plants. which statement correctly explains why these species are still restricted to growing in moist environments?
a) they dont have cell walls to retain moisture in their cells and dry out otherwise.
b) their seeds must absorb water in order to germinate.
c) their gametes must swim in order to interact and for fertilization to occur.
d) they cant absorb water through their roots and must do it through their leaves.

question 13 (5 points)
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a new monkey species has developed. this species climbs trees and has opposable thumbs but does not have a prehensile tail. which group of monkeys would this new species most likely be related to?
a) tarsiers

Explanation:

Question 12

• Option A: Liverworts and mosses (bryophytes) do have cell walls, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Bryophytes don't produce seeds; they reproduce via spores, so B is wrong.
• Option C: Bryophytes have flagellated sperm (gametes) that need water to swim to the egg for fertilization, so they require moist environments, making C correct.
• Option D: Bryophytes have rhizoids (not true roots) and can absorb water through them and other parts, but the main reason for moist habitat is fertilization, so D is incorrect.

Question 13 (Note: The options seem incomplete, but based on typical monkey classification):

Assuming common options (e.g., B could be Old World Monkeys, C New World, etc.), Old World Monkeys (like those in Africa/Asia) have opposable thumbs, climb trees, and lack prehensile tails. New World Monkeys often have prehensile tails. Tarsiers are prosimians, not monkeys in the typical "monkey" group (simians) and have different traits. So if options include Old World Monkeys (e.g., if option was, say, B. Old World Monkeys), that would be the answer. But with the given partial options, if we assume the intended correct group is Old World Monkeys (since they match opposable thumbs, tree - climbing, no prehensile tail), the answer would be the option corresponding to Old World Monkeys (e.g., if option B was Old World Monkeys, then B. Old World Monkeys). However, since the options are cut off, we can explain the reasoning: Old World Monkeys (family Cercopithecidae) have opposable thumbs, are arboreal (tree - climbing), and lack prehensile tails (unlike many New World Monkeys which have prehensile tails). Tarsiers are prosimians, not monkeys (simians) and have different anatomical features. So the new species is likely related to Old World Monkeys.

Answer:

C) Their gametes must swim in order to interact and for fertilization to occur.