In Gymnosperms, the ovules are described as 'naked' because they:
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Correct answer: Are not enclosed by an ovary
Gymnosperm ovules are borne directly on the surface of megasporophylls, often arranged in cones. Since there is no ovary, no true fruit is formed after fertilization.
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