Q. Female cone of $Pinus$ is a
A) Modified needles
B) Modified long shoot
C) Modified dwarf shoot
D) Modified scale
Explanation
The female cone of $Pinus$ is formed by the aggregation of megasporophylls, which bear ovules. Each megasporophyll consists of a lower bract scale and a larger upper ovuliferous scale.
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