Question

A common character shared by pteridophytes and gymnosperms is the presence of

• A. ovules
• B. vascular tissues
• C. fruits
• D. all of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B

vascular tissues

The correct option is B:

Explanation of the correct option:

Option B:

1. Plants bearing vascular tissues include ferns, pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and angiosperms.
2. Pteridophytes are the first terrestrial plants possessing a vascular system.
3. Therefore, both Pteridophytes and gymnosperms bear vascular tissues.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A :

1. Ovules are present only in gymnosperms and angiosperms.
2. Pteridophytes reproduce via spores.

Option C :

Fruits are found in angiosperms.

Final answer: A common character shared by pteridophytes and gymnosperms is the presence of vascular tissues.