A Biology Student Hiking in a Forest Discovers a 15-Centimeter-Tall

A biology student hiking in a forest discovers a 15-centimeter-tall plant that bears microphylls and a strobili at its tallest point. When disturbed, the cone emits a dense cloud of brownish dust. A pocket magnifying glass reveals the dust to be composed of tiny spheres with a high oil content. Which of the following chemicals are most likely to be detected in substantial amounts upon chemical analysis of these small spheres?

A) sporopollenins
B) phenolics
C) waxes
D) terpenes

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