Q34 / 273 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Botany · Plant Kingdom

Pinus is a gymnosperm because it

  • A
    bears pollen grains
  • B
    is a large tree growing in colder areas
  • Correct answer
    C
    lacks ovary but possesses exposed ovules
  • D
    possesses vascular tissues

Solution

The word Gymnosperm is derived from Greek words 'gymno' meaning naked and 'sperma' meaning seed. Thus, gymnosperms are naked seed-bearing plants in which seeds are not present inside fruits, as gymnosperms are nonflowering plants in which ovules are borne directly on megasporophyll. Thus, ovules remain exposed before and after fertilization.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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