Question

How much time is generally required or taken by the pine plant from pollination to fertilization?

• A. Four months
• B. Thirteen months
• C. Two years
• D. Four years

Answer 1

The correct option is B Thirteen months

A pine plant contains both male and female gametes. It produces cones. The female cone are on the top branches and the male cones are below them. Pollination takes place with the help of wind. The male cones produce pollen grains that reach the female cones on other plants and fertilize the ovule. These female pine cones take around 13 months for fertilization. Thus the correct answer is option B.