Plant Kingdom Question 58
Question: The male cone of Pinus is formed of [MP PMT 1994; CPMT 2000; KCET 2000]
Options:
A) Anthers
B) Megasporophylls
C) Ligules
D) Microsporophylls
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
The male cones are borne in a cluster on a branch of unlimited growth behind the apical bud, in the axil of a scale leaf.
A cone consists of a central axis bearing 60-135 microsporophylls in spiral manner.
It is therefore, comparable female flower of angiosperm.
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