The male cone of Pinus is composed of microsporophylls. Each microsporophyll has

One microsporangium on abaxial side

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Two microsporangia on adaxial side

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Two microsporangia on abaxial side

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One microsporangium on adaxial side

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Solution

The correct option is C Two microsporangia on abaxial side
Pinus is a gymnosperm. The male plant bears male strobilus or male cone. It is formed by the aggregation of microsporophylls. The microsporophylls are arranged spirally and each microsporophyll has 2 microsporangia which are arranged abaxially (away from the stem or leaves).
So, the correct answer is 'Two microsporangia on abaxial side'.

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