In gymnosperms, the nutritive tissue of the seed is usually derived from the:
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Correct answer: female gametophyte
The female gametophyte often serves as the nutritive tissue in gymnosperm seeds. This differs from angiosperms, where endosperm is commonly formed after double fertilization.
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