Why Are Conifers and Cycads Considered Gymnosperms

question 26

Multiple Choice

Why are conifers and cycads considered gymnosperms?

• A)They have true vascular tissue but do not form seeds.
• B)The female gametophyte is not completely enclosed in sporophyte tissue at the time of pollination.
• C)The fruit is not fleshy.
• D)The pollen is wind-dispersed.
• E)Pollination and fertilization occur at different times.

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