Arrange the following structures, which can be found on male pine trees?

Question

Arrange the following structures, which can be found on male pine trees, from the largest structure to the smallest structure (or from most inclusive to least inclusive).
1.sporophyte
2.microspores
3.microsporangia
4.pollen cone
5.pollen nuclei

a. 1, 4, 2, 3, 5
b. 1, 2, 3, 5, 4
c. 4, 3, 2, 5, 1
d. 1, 4, 3, 2, 5
e. 4, 1, 2, 3, 5

Answer 1

Here's a diagram that can help you figure it out. If someone just tells you the numbers, you're not going to get it or remember it. If you need more diagrams, search images for "pine life cycle".

Answer 2

There's no such thing as a "male pine tree".