9) Some cycads are considered endangered species and their trade is severely res

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9) Some cycads are considered endangered species and their trade is severely restricted. Customs officials stop suspected smugglers who claim that the plants in their possession are palm trees, not cycads. How would a botanist distinguish between the two types of plants? Now choose from one of the following options Why? a The cycads are gymnosperms and have thin, needle-like leaves. b Palm trees do not produce pollen and cycads do. Cycads form cones and do not produce flowers because they are gymnosperms. Cycads do not form seeds like palm trees do. Pla

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The answer is C. Cycads form cones and do not produce flowers beacause they are gymnosperms.

In gymnosperms the reprodcutive structures forms the cones, not the flowers or inflorescences. Where is palm trees produces inflorescencs.

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