Ginkgo Trees Are Popular in Urban Areas Because They Thrive

Ginkgo trees are popular in urban areas because they thrive under varied conditions and have attractive leaves, especially in the fall. The only drawback is that the fleshy seeds have a disagreeable odor. Consequently, ginkgo trees that produce pollen are preferred over those that produce the fleshy, smelly seeds. Therefore, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A) The male gametophyte ginkgo tree from which male gametes are released is preferred over the female gametophyte trees.
B) Ginkgo trees that release airborne female gametophytes are preferred over trees that release male gametophytes.
C) Ginkgo sporophytes that release male gametophytes are preferred over those that are pollinated.
D) Ginkgo sporophytes that retain their gametophytes before fertilization are preferred over those that disperse their gametophytes before fertilization.