Question

Pinus differs from moss in having:

• A. Well-developed vascular system
• B. Independent gametophyte
• C. Flagellate sperms
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Well-developed vascular system

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Moss are bryophytes and they do not possess a well-developed vascular system.
2. Tracheophytes or vascular plants include pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and angiosperms.
3. Pinus is a gymnosperm.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

1. Both Moss and Pinus have independent gametophytes.
2. The sporophyte is dependent as it is attached to the female gametophyte.

Option C:

1. Both Moss and Pinus have flagellate sperms.
2. These sperms swim through the water to reach the egg.

Option D:

1. Both Moss and Pinus have flagellate sperms and independent gametophytes.
2. Moss does not have a well-developed vascular system but Pinus does.

Final answer: Pinus differs from Moss in having a well-developed vascular system.