Q. In $Pinus,$ male cone bears a large number of
A) Ligules
B) Anthers
C) Microsporophylls
D) Megasporophylls
Explanation
In $Pinus,$ each male cone consists of an elongated axis, bearing a number of spirally arranged microsporophylls. On the underside of which two microsporangia develop and get filled with microspores (pollen grains).
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