NEET Biology question

Which of the following characteristics does not occur in Pinus?

(A)The number of needles in the spur of Pinus roxburghii is three
(B)Pinus consists of xylem facing towards the centre of the shoot
(C)Microsporophyll of Pinus bears two microsporangia
(D)Pinus is a homosporous gymnospermCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Pinus, like all gymnosperms, is heterosporous, producing distinct microspores and megaspores, so the claim that it is homosporous does not occur/is false. Pinus roxburghii does

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