Asked by Felipe Arcos on Apr 23, 2024
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Gymnosperms lack which structure found in angiosperms?
A) independent gametophytes
B) pollen grains
C) fruits
D) roots
E) leaves
Angiosperms
A large group of plants that are characterized by having flowers and producing seeds enclosed within a fruit; they are also known as flowering plants.
Fruits
The mature ovary of a flowering plant, usually containing seeds.
- Analyze the reproductive distinctions between angiosperms and gymnosperms.
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meghna sethi5 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Gymnosperms lack fruits, which are a unique structure found only in angiosperms. Fruits develop from the ovary after fertilization and contain seeds. Gymnosperms, such as conifers and cycads, have naked seeds that are not enclosed within a protective fruit.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the reproductive distinctions between angiosperms and gymnosperms.
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