Question

Gymnosperms are naked seeded plants, because

• A. There is no ovule.
• B. There is no fruit.
• C. There is no ovary and fruit.
• D. There is no fertilization.

Answer 1

The correct option is C There is no ovary and fruit.

The derivation of the word "gymnosperm" means naked seeds and is from the Greek words 'gymno' meaning naked or bare and 'sperm' meaning seed. They do not possess ovary and fruit. Hence the correct option is C.