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.