NEET 2026 Biology question

In which one of the following, the ovules are not enclosed by an ovary wall and remain exposed?

(1)*Funaria*
(2)*Pinus*Correct
(3)*Selaginella*
(4)*Wolffia*

Answer: (2)

Solution

Gymnosperms ("naked seeds") have ovules that are not enclosed by any ovary wall, both before and after fertilisation. *Pinus* is a gymnosperm (conifer). (1) *Funaria* is a moss (bryophyte) with no ovules

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