Why Are Conifers and Cycads Considered Gymnosperms?rev: 03_26_2015_QC_CS-11824

question 11

Multiple Choice

Why are conifers and cycads considered gymnosperms?rev: 03_26_2015_QC_CS-11824

• 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.

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Butanoic Acid

A carboxylic acid with the formula C4H8O2, known for its unpleasant odor, found naturally in plant and animal fats.