Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the gametophyte of gymnosperms?
It is reduced and dependent on the sporophyte.
It develops within the sporangium.
It is multicellular.
It is photosynthetic.
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Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding pollen grain dispersal in gymnosperms?
Gymnosperm pollen grains are typically lightweight to facilitate wind dispersal.
Gymnosperm pollen often contain air sacs or wings to aid in wind transport.
Gymnosperms rely primarily on animal pollinators for pollen dispersal.
Gymnosperm pollen is generally non-sticky since it does not need to adhere to pollinators.
The dominant generation in the life cycle of a gymnosperm is:
Gametophyte
Sporophyte
Both are equally dominant
None of the above
Conifers are adapted to tolerate extreme environmental conditions because of
Presence of vessels
broad hardy leaves
superficial stomata
thick cuticle
In gymnosperms, the seeds are naked because they lack
Integument
Nucellus
Pericarp
Perianth
Which statement is incorrect about Pinus?
Mycorrhizal roots
Winged pollen grains
Needle-like leaves
Presence of vessels in xylem
Meiosis is crucial for which of the following processes?
Sexual reproduction
Asexual reproduction
Tissue repair
Organ growth
In Cycas
Archegonia are present
Antheridia are present
Archegonia are absent
Both (a) and (b)
Strobili or cones are characteristic reproductive structures found in which group of plants?
Pteridophytes
Gymnosperms
Bryophytes
Angiosperms
In Pinus, the endosperm is
Haploid
Diploid
Triploid
Tetraploid
In gymnosperm, the leaves are well-adapted to withstand extremes of temperature, humidity and wind. What are the xeric characters in conifers?
Needle-like leaves
Thick cuticle
Sunken stomata
All of these
