Why Are Conifers and Cycads Considered Gymnosperms

Multiple Choice

Why are conifers and cycads considered gymnosperms?

A) They have true vascular tissue but do not form seeds.
B) The female gametophyte is not completely enclosed in sporophyte tissue at the time of pollination.
C) The fruit is not fleshy.
D) The pollen is wind-dispersed.
E) Pollination and fertilization occur at different times.