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The ‘wing’ of Pinus seed is derived from

1. testa
2. testa and tegmen
3. surface of ovuliferous scale
4. all the above

Correct answer: surface of ovuliferous scale

Solution

In Pinus, the wing is a thin membranous outgrowth formed from the surface of the ovuliferous scale, helping in wind dispersal. It is not derived from the seed coat layers (testa or tegmen).

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