Which of the Following Statements About Pinecones Is True

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about pinecones is true?

• A)Cones are exclusively female structures.
• B)Cones are the result of pollination.
• C)One type of cone produces microspores.
• D)Pollen grains are retained within male cones.
• E)Microspores develop into female gametophytes within the ovule.

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