In the Life Cycle of a Typical Conifer (E

question 40

Multiple Choice

In the life cycle of a typical conifer (e.g., a pine)

• A) pollen is produced in woody cones.
• B) pollen is produced in inconspicuous flowers.
• C) seeds are produced in woody cones.
• D) the pollen tube grows down through the style to reach the archegonium.
• E) there are two integuments surrounding the embryo sac.

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