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Biotechnology And Its Applications

Question
CBSEENBI12002964

Female cone of Pinus is a

  • Modified needles

  • Modified long shoot

  • Modified dwarf shoot

  • Modified scale

Solution

D.

Modified scale

The female cone of Pinus is formed by the aggregation of megasporophylls, which bear ovules. Each megasporophyll consists of a lower bract scale and a larger upper ovuliterous scale.