Asked by Brandon Panda on May 11, 2024
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Which plant's seeds are "naked" (not within a fruit) ?
A) angiosperms
B) gymnosperms
C) bryophytes
D) endosperms
E) lycophytes
Angiosperms
A large group of flowering plants whose seeds are enclosed within a fruit, comprising a vast majority of plant species.
Gymnosperms
A group of seed-producing plants that includes conifers, cycads, Ginkgo, and gnetophytes, characterized by having naked seeds not enclosed in an ovary.
Naked Seeds
Seeds not enclosed in an ovary or fruit, typical of gymnosperms like pine trees.
- Distinguish between major plant categories (gymnosperms, angiosperms, bryophytes, etc.) based on seed presence and other distinct traits.
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meenu vermaMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Gymnosperms are a group of plants whose seeds are "naked," meaning they are not enclosed within a fruit. Examples of gymnosperms include conifers (e.g. pine trees), ginkgoes, and cycads. Angiosperms, on the other hand, have seeds that are enclosed within a fruit, such as apples or tomatoes. Bryophytes, endosperms, and lycophytes are not related to the nakedness of seeds.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between major plant categories (gymnosperms, angiosperms, bryophytes, etc.) based on seed presence and other distinct traits.