Question

Which of the following gymnosperms has branched stems?

• A. Pinus
• B. Cycas
• C. Cedrus
• D. Both (a) and (c)

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Both (a) and (c)

Pinus and Cedrus have branched stem. The main stem shows monopodial branching. Stem branches are of two types, long and dwarf. The dwarf branches possess 1-5 needle-like foliage leaves which are surrounded at the base by a sheath of scale leaves.

So the correct option is D.