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Jardin botanique de Montréal 
Centre for Forest Research

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Question 1 of 5: Which category does the ginkgo fit into?


In the diagram, choose the most appropriate definition to define this specimen.

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The ginkgo's mode of reproduction is similar to that of ferns: its pollen releases motile spermatozoa that must swim to the ovules.

Consult the definitions.

The ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)

ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)

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