You are given a science question (easy-level) and four answer options (associated with "A", "B", "C", "D"). Your task is to find the correct answer based on scientific facts, knowledge, and reasoning. Do not generate anything else apart from one of the following characters: 'A', 'B, 'C', 'D'. There is only one correct answer for each question.

Which is a major difference between the life cycles of different types of plants?  
 (A) the way they die (B) the energy they use (C) the way they reproduce (D) the way they make food
C

One advantage of a hand lens over a microscope is that the hand lens  
 (A) is easier to carry on field investigations. (B) is less likely to be infected by bacteria. (C) makes very tiny objects appear larger. (D) produces a more accurate image.
A

Most plants begin their life cycle as ___.  
 (A) leaves (B) flowers (C) roots (D) seeds

D