DENDROLOGY

DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY

FAMILIES OF GYMNOSPERM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A seed cone produces this structure to hold the ovule
A
seed cone scale
B
pollen cone scale
C
integument
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Each female pine cone has numerous spirally arranged scales, with two seeds on each fertile scale. Male pine cones produce pollen, which is like a powder. The male cones release their pollen, which is carried around the air by blowing wind, and hopefully to another female pine cone on a different pine tree.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gymnosperms. These seed plants do not have flowers or fruit-their seeds are held in cones.

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