Plants of this group are diploid and are adapted to extreme conditions. They grow bearing sporophylls in compact structures called cones. The group in reference is
A
Monocot
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B
Dicots
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C
Pteridophyta
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D
Gymnosperm
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Solution
The correct option is D Gymnosperm Gymnosperms are woody, ever green trees. They are found where snow is the source of water and not rains. Their dominant plant body is sporophyte. It is differentiated into roots, stems and leaves. They are xerophytic due to presence of thick bark, scales, cuticles, sunken stomata etc.