The reproductive structures of gymnosperms are called
A
Archegonia
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B
Antheridia
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C
Cones
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D
Sporophylls
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Solution
The correct option is C
Cones
The reproductive structures in gymnosperms are called cones or strobili. The strobili bearing microsporophylls and microsporangia are called microsporangiate or male strobili. The cones bearing megasporophylls with ovules or megasporangia are called macrosporangiate or female strobili.