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Because conifers are pollinated by wind hence to ensure fertilization of each egg clouds of pollen grains are formed.

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Which is true statement about conifer?

Conifers release pollen grains.


A conifer that has both male and female cones will produce many more pollen grains than ovules How does that help the conifer reproduce?

The wind usually scatters the pollen grains of conifers. The likelihood of pollen reaching female cones is increased when there are large amounts of pollen.


Where does fertilization take place in conifer?

In the female ovary


What do male cones produce?

Male cones produce many pollen grains to enhance its reproductive rate & hence its evolutionary success


In conifers such as pines sperm contained in pollen grains are primarily transferred to an egg by what?

wind

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Which is true statement about conifer?

Conifers release pollen grains.


A conifer that has both male and female cones will produce many more pollen grains than ovules How does that help the conifer reproduce?

The wind usually scatters the pollen grains of conifers. The likelihood of pollen reaching female cones is increased when there are large amounts of pollen.


Where does fertilization take place in conifer?

In the female ovary


What is a true statement about conifers?

Conifers release pollen grains.


What is needed to fertilize the carpel?

I think that the pollen grains is neede to fertilize the carpel.......


During conifer reproduction pollen grains are released into the?

They are released into the air.


What is a saccus?

A saccus is a bladder-like structure found on the pollen grains of many species of conifer.


What do male cones produce?

Male cones produce many pollen grains to enhance its reproductive rate & hence its evolutionary success


In conifers, such as pines, sperm contained in pollen grains are primarily transferred to an egg by?

Wind.


Which is the reproductive event in conifers where pollen grains from male cones are transferred to female cones called?

pollination


In conifers such as pines sperm contained in pollen grains are primarily transferred to an egg by what?

wind


Why doesva flower have so many pollen grains than ovules?

flowers produce more pollen grains because the anther makes the pollen it then the stigma collects pollen and the petals of flowers atract insects or birds.