Multiple choice

After fertilization in conifers, the zygote develops into a(n) _____.

  1. cotyledon

  2. embryo

  3. gametophyte

  4. pollen grain

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Following fertilization in seed plants like conifers, the zygote undergoes mitotic divisions to develop into the multicellular embryo. This embryo is then protected within the seed.