Asked by Jaxon Young on Apr 26, 2024
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ginkgos
A) have rhizoids, cuticle, and protected embryo sporophyte; no xylem
B) produce fruit
C) nonseed-bearing, heart-shaped gametophytes; spore-bearing leaves with sori
D) Lycopodium; cone-bearing sporophyte; free-living gametophyte
E) gymnosperm; only one species left
F) pine and redwood; mostly evergreen
G) confined to tropics or warm, temperate zones; resemble squat cone-bearing palm trees
H) flowering plant with two seed leaves
I) flowering plant with only one seed leaf
Ginkgos
A genus of highly unique trees known for their distinctive fan-shaped leaves; considered living fossils, as they have no close living relatives.
Gymnosperm
A group of seed-producing plants that includes conifers, cycads, ginkgo, and gnetophytes, which do not form flowers and fruits.
- Achieve an understanding of the primary distinctions and features across various groups of plants.
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Scottie PimpinApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Ginkgos are gymnosperms, and there is only one species left, known as Ginkgo biloba.
Learning Objectives
- Achieve an understanding of the primary distinctions and features across various groups of plants.