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What is the main characteristic of gymnosperms?
What is the main characteristic of gymnosperms?
- Seeds are exposed on the surface of sporophylls (correct)
- Seeds produced inside a fruit
- Seeds are enclosed within a protective seed coat
- Pollen cones that produce pollen grains
What is the human relevance of gymnosperms?
What is the human relevance of gymnosperms?
- They are a source of wood for construction (correct)
- They are important in the production of pharmaceuticals
- They are used in the production of textiles
- They produce fruits for human consumption
Which phylum includes Ginkgo trees?
Which phylum includes Ginkgo trees?
- Phylum Gnetophyta
- Phylum Ginkgophyta (correct)
- Phylum Cycadophyta
- Phylum Pinophyta
What happens to the integument after fertilization in gymnosperms?
What happens to the integument after fertilization in gymnosperms?
Which group of plants is known as the seed ferns, but was later reclassified as gymnosperms?
Which group of plants is known as the seed ferns, but was later reclassified as gymnosperms?
Which phylum includes the world's oldest known living organisms, the Bristlecone pines?
Which phylum includes the world's oldest known living organisms, the Bristlecone pines?
What adaptation do seeds provide for plants on land?
What adaptation do seeds provide for plants on land?
What is the main characteristic of the leaves of Pines (Pinus)?
What is the main characteristic of the leaves of Pines (Pinus)?
What modification enables Conifers to survive harsh conditions?
What modification enables Conifers to survive harsh conditions?
What type of wood does conifer wood belong to?
What type of wood does conifer wood belong to?
Which structure produces microspores in conifers?
Which structure produces microspores in conifers?
What is the main function of air sacs in a pollen grain in conifers?
What is the main function of air sacs in a pollen grain in conifers?
Where are megaspores produced in conifers?
Where are megaspores produced in conifers?
How long does it take for seed cones in conifers to mature?
How long does it take for seed cones in conifers to mature?
What is the main function of a pollen tube in conifers?
What is the main function of a pollen tube in conifers?
What surrounds the megasporangium in conifers?
What surrounds the megasporangium in conifers?
