Which of the Following Statements About the Pine Life Cycle

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the pine life cycle is accurate?

• A) The pine tree is a gametophyte.
• B) Male and female gametophytes are in close proximity during gamete synthesis.
• C) Double fertilisation is a relatively common phenomenon.
• D) Conifer pollen grains contain male gametophytes.

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