Question

ant - dispersed seeds have a fatty appendage called a(n) __________ on the seed that serves as a reward to the ant for dispersing the seed (eg. trillium, violets).

o proteinosome

o amyloplast

o beta body

o elaiosome

Explanation:

Ant - dispersed seeds have an elaiosome, a fatty appendage that serves as a reward for ants that disperse the seeds. Proteinosome, amyloplast, and beta - body are not related to this function.

Answer:

D. elaiosome