Which of the Following Is an Aril

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an aril?

• A) Nutritive tissue surrounding the female gametophyte of conifers.
• B) An alternate name for a pine needle.
• C) A fleshy cuplike covering surrounding the ovule of a yew.
• D) A light, airy seed.
• E) All of these answers are correct.

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