Question

In gymnosperms the female cones produce

A. ovules.
B. pollen.
C. ovules and seeds.
D. pollen and seeds.

Answer 1

In gymnosperms, the females produce ovules and seeds. The males produce pollen.

Answer 2

C. Ovules and seeds.

Step-by-step explanation:

Female cones in gymnosperms have many megasporophylls present around the cone axis. These megasporophylls have fertile scales which in turn bear naked ovules on their surface. Pollination of pollen bring them in direct contact with ovules which is followed by fertilization and formation of oospore by fusion of male and female gamete. Fertilized ovules after embryo formation transform into seeds.