Asked by hafiz iskandarani on Jun 06, 2024
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Most conifers have separate male and female reproductive parts on the same tree. This condition is referred to as:
A) deciduous.
B) dioecious.
C) monoecious.
D) homosporous.
E) heterosporous.
Dioecious
Having male and female reproductive structures on separate plants; compare with monoecious.
Monoecious
Having male and female reproductive parts in separate flowers or cones on the same plant; compare with dioecious.
Homosporous
Referring to plants that produce spores of one kind only, which are typically bisexual and can develop into a male or female gametophyte.
- Specify the architecture and duties of plant reproductive organs and tissues, especially those found in angiosperms and gymnosperms.
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Maura EldridgeJun 07, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Conifers that have both male and female reproductive parts on the same tree are described as monoecious. This term is used to indicate plants that do not require a separate individual to reproduce, as both types of reproductive organs are present on a single individual.
Learning Objectives
- Specify the architecture and duties of plant reproductive organs and tissues, especially those found in angiosperms and gymnosperms.