Which statement correctly describes pollination in many gymnosperms?
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Correct answer: Pollen is commonly carried by wind to the ovule
Many gymnosperms are wind-pollinated and produce abundant lightweight pollen. The pollen reaches the ovule directly because there is no stigma or closed ovary.
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