Which of the following is a characteristic feature of gymno…

Biology The Living World Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 21, 2026

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of gymnosperms?

The development of pollen grains take place within the microsporangia.

Some gymnosperms are homosporous.

The ovules are borne on megasporophylls which may be clustered to form the male cones.

All of the above.

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The correct answer is:

In gymnosperms, pollen grains are produced inside the microsporangia (pollen sacs) located on male cones (microsporophylls).

Other options are incorrect because:

Gymnosperms are heterosporous, not homosporous.

Ovules are borne on megasporophylls forming female cones, not male cones.

Since and are wrong, “all of the above” is also incorrect.

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