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In gymnosperms the ovules are

ANot enclosed by any ovary wall, hence naked
BAlways borne on the underside of leaves
CReplaced by spores and never form seeds
DEnclosed within a fully developed ovary
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Not enclosed by any ovary wall, hence naked
Gymnos = naked; sperma = seed. Ovules are exposed, not enclosed in an ovary. After fertilisation the seeds remain uncovered, distinguishing gymnosperms from angiosperms.
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