Asked by Sheila Carrasquillo on Apr 28, 2024
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Four of the five answers below are correct statements about gymnosperm reproduction. Select the exception.
A) Pollen grains mature into mature male gametophytes.
B) Sperm in gymnosperms are not flagellated.
C) Sperm reach egg cells through a pollen tube.
D) The zygote develops into a mature seed.
E) Seed cones and pollen cones always develop on separate trees.
Gymnosperm Reproduction
The method of reproduction in seed-producing plants (gymnosperms) that do not form flowers, involving the release of pollen to fertilize ovules.
Pollen Grains
Microscopic structures produced by the male part of plants, containing male gametes, used for fertilizing the female ovules in the process of sexual reproduction.
Flagellated
Describing cells or organisms that possess one or more flagella, which are used for movement.
- Compare and contrast the reproductive traits of angiosperms versus gymnosperms.
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Rubin NguyenMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Seed cones and pollen cones do not always develop on separate trees in all gymnosperms. In some gymnosperms, such as Ginkgo biloba, both types of cones can occur on the same tree.
Learning Objectives
- Compare and contrast the reproductive traits of angiosperms versus gymnosperms.