Q6 / 180 · NEET 2016 (Phase 1) · Botany

Select the correct statement:

  • A
    Gymnosperms are both homosporous and heterosporous
  • B
    Salvinia, Ginkgo and Pinus all are gymnosperms
  • Correct answer
    C
    Sequoia is one of the tallest trees
  • D
    The leaves of gymnosperms are not well adapted to extremes of climate

Solution

Sequoia is one of the tallest tree which is a gymnosperm and it can be 130 - 140 metres tall.

The trees are generally pyramidal, with reddish-brown fibrous bark that is unusually fire resistant. The largest giant sequoia specimen is the General Sherman tree in Sequoia National Park. 

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

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