Which of the following statements argues for an advantage for flowering plants to maintain an extended gametophyte generation?
A) The protection of female gametophytes within ovules keeps them from drying out.
B) Sperm with flagella can reach the egg faster.
C) It provides sufficient time for the integument to develop into a seed coat.
D) It allows for a complex nucleus to develop.
E) It allows more time for potential pollination.

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Maintaining an extended gametophyte generation allows for the protection of female gametophytes within ovules, which keeps them from drying out. This would be advantageous for flowering plants as it would increase the chances of successful fertilization.

Which of the Following Statements Argues for an Advantage for Flowering