Plant Kingdom Question 62

Question: Which one of the following sets of structure in Pinus belong entirely to the gametophytic generation

Options:

A) Ovuliferous scale, embryo, bract scale

B) Bract scale, prothallial cells in pollen, integument

C) Embryo, endosperm, pollen

D) Endosperm, sperm, megaspore

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Endosperm in Pinus is haploid as it develops from haploid megaspore sperm and megaspore are also haploid.