Which statement about the nucellus is INCORRECT?
A) Nucellus tissue is found within the ovule of the gymnosperms.
B) The nucellus is covered by the integuments.
C) The nucellus plays a role in both male and female gametophytes.
D) The food stored in the nucellus is used by the developing megagametophyte.
E) The ovule, nucellus, and integument are diploid tissues.

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The nucellus primarily provides nutrition to the developing embryo and does not play a direct role in the development of male gametophytes. Male gametophytes develop from pollen grains in seed plants.

Which Statement About the Nucellus Is INCORRECT