Question: The cones of a few species of pine benefit from fire because: Need Assignment Help? Option A the heat from fire creates air currents that spread pollen over large distances Option B fire removes competing plants and stimulates the cones to open and release seed Option C fire kills harmful insects that live in soil and feed on plant roots Option D the heat from fire is required for pollen germination and the formation of a pollen tube Option E fire kills smaller seeds in the cones, allowing the remaining seeds to grow larger