One assumption about plant reproduction is that because it requires so much matter and energy, reproductive output is resource-limited. Which statement provides evidence that this assumption may be incorrect?

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The fact that hand-pollinated plants produce more seeds than naturally pollinated plants suggests that the reproductive output of plants may not be entirely resource-limited, as human intervention can significantly increase seed production. This implies that factors other than resources, such as pollination efficiency, can influence the amount of offspring that a plant produces. The other answer choices, while relevant to plant reproduction, do not directly contradict the assumption that reproductive output is resource-limited.

One Assumption About Plant Reproduction Is That Because It Requires