The male and female flowers of a newly discovered tomato species are arranged in a way that minimizes the chance of self-pollination and encourages wind pollination.It is most likely that male flowers of this species would be found _______ and fruit-producing female flowers would be found _______.

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Since the male flowers encourage wind pollination and minimize self-pollination, it is likely that they would be found higher on the plant where wind is stronger. The fruit-producing female flowers would be found lower on the plant where they can receive pollen carried by the wind from the male flowers above. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

The Male and Female Flowers of a Newly Discovered Tomato