19. Which species gymnosperm has brightly colored, fleshy female cones that people often mistake as "berries"?
welwitschia
gnetum
ginkgo
ephedra

Ginkgo

Explanation:

There are 4 types of gymnosperms that produce fleshy fruits around their seeds which are usually considered as cones. These are Ginkgo, conifers, gnetophytes, and cycads. These plants have been evolved for fruit production as gymnosperms are known for their naked ovules and their seeds are stored in rough woody structure that is called as cone. There are separate males and female cones are present in gymnosperms.

Among the options given Ginkgo is the correct option it produces cones that look like berries. This advantageous evolution and helps in transfer of seeds through animals as they consume fruits or berries and disperse seeds in their feces.