Question

Select the correct statement.

• A. Leaves of gymnosperms are not well adapted to extreme conditions.
• B. Gymnosperms are both homosporous and heterosporous.
• C. Salvinia, Ginkgo and Pinus are all gymnosperms.
• D. Sequoia is one of the tallest trees.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Sequoia is one of the tallest trees.

The correct option is D.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. One of the tallest trees is the sequoia.
2. It is also referred to as the redwood tree.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

Gymnosperm leaves are well adapted to extreme conditions of climate.

Option B:

Gymnosperms have heterosporous spores. They have pollen as well as tubules.

Option C:

Ginkgo and Pinus are gymnosperms, whereas Salvinia is a pteridophyte.

Final answer: The correct statement is Sequoia is one of the tallest trees.