Asked by Madison Barton on May 03, 2024

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A pine tree is a(n) ____, and a pine cone is a ____.

A) angiosperm; seed
B) haploid plant body; diploid plant body
C) sporophyte; gametophyte
D) gametophyte; sporophyte
E) egg; pollen grain

Pine Tree

A type of evergreen tree belonging to the genus Pinus, known for needle-like leaves and production of cones containing seeds.

Gametophyte

The sexual phase in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces gametes, or sex cells.

Sporophyte

The diploid phase in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces spores through meiosis.

  • Learn about the different reproductive strategies and life phases of various plant types.
  • Examine the unique reproductive attributes of angiosperms in contrast to gymnosperms.
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Constance AkojuruMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A pine tree is a sporophyte, which is the diploid (2n) stage of the plant life cycle that produces spores. A pine cone is produced by the sporophyte and contains the tiny female and male gametophytes, which are the haploid (n) stage of the plant life cycle that produce eggs and sperm.