[Campbell Biology P.691] Based on the information provided, why do landscapers often plant o... | Practice Question

Based on the information provided, why do landscapers often plant only pollen-producing Ginkgo biloba trees in cities?

  • A: Pollen-producing trees are more resistant to air pollution.
  • B: The leaves of pollen-producing trees turn a brighter gold in autumn.
  • C: The fleshy seeds produced by female trees emit a rancid odor when they decay.
  • D: Pollen-producing trees require less maintenance than seed-producing trees.

Explanation

The text explicitly states: 'Landscapers often plant only pollen-producing trees because the fleshy seeds smell rancid as they decay.' This highlights the undesirable smell of the female tree's decaying seeds as the reason for preferring male trees.