Plants Do Not Have a Germ Line and Gametes Are

Multiple Choice

Plants do not have a germ line and gametes are derived from cell lines that are also responsible for the growth of the organism. Can the disposable soma hypothesis be applied to plants?

A) Yes; trade-offs between reproduction and repair are still possible.
B) Yes; plants have a much higher physiological tolerance for the effects of mutations.
C) No; the distinction between somatic cells and germ line is at the heart of the hypothesis.
D) No; plants do not produce eggs or sperm but rather gametophytes that represent an additional generation.