Select the correct statement:

Options

A. Salvinia, Ginkgo and Pinus all are gymnosperms
B. Sequoia is one of the tallest trees
C. The leaves of gymnosperms are not well adapted to extremes of climate
D. Gymnosperms are both homosporous and heterosporous

Answer

B

Explanation

(b) Sequoia is one of the tallest tree species, known as red wood tree. It is a gymnospermic plant. Salvinia is an angiosperm, but Ginkgo and Pinus are gymnosperms. Gymnosperms are well adapted to extremes of climate and are heterosporous.