Why do the components of maternal cytoplasm influence early development? a) because the components of maternal cytoplasm suppress the components of paternal cytoplasm b) because the male nucleus becomes inactive once it enters the cytoplasm of the ovum c) because the embryo is dividing too quickly for the nucleus to direct protein synthesis

In a lab, scientists grew several generations of offspring of a plant using the method shown. what conclusion can you make about the offspring? a. they formed from meiosis and mitosis. b. they have half the number of chromosomes as their parent. c. they have low genetic variability among them. d. they will be able to reproduce only after they grow flowers.