Beth wrote the following description of the life cycle of non-flowering, seed-bearing plants. Read her description and find the mistake.

"Non-flowering, seed-bearing plants go through four major stages in their life cycles. The first stage is when the plant is a seed from a cone. The second stage is when the plant sprouts out of the seed and the cones begin to grow. The third stage is the when the plant is a seedling. The fourth stage is when the plant is a bigger seedling."

What statement corrects the error in Beth's report? (10 points)

a
There are five stages in the life cycle of non-flowering, seed-bearing plants, not four.

b
Cones do not begin to grow in the second stage.

c
The third stage is when the plant sprouts out of the seed and the flower grows.

d
The fourth stage is when the plant is an adult plant growing leaves and cones which produce more seeds.