Question

Plants of this group are diploid and well adapted to extreme conditions. They grow bearing sporophylls in compact structures called cones. The group in reference is

• A. Pteridophytes
• B. Monocots
• C. Dicots
• D. Gymnosperms

Answer 1

The correct option is D Gymnosperms

Monocots:

Monocots are flowering plants (angiosperms) that produce seeds having single cotyledons.

Dicots:

Dicots are flowering plants (angiosperms) that produce seeds having two cotyledons.

Pteridophytes:

Pteridophytes are the first terrestrial vascular plants. These are made up of true roots, stems and leaves. Their distribution is limited to moist shady places as they require water for fertilisation.

Gymnosperms:

Gymnosperms are plants adapted to extreme environments with a prominent sporophytic phase. The modified leaves that contain sporangia are aggregated/ compacted together to form strobili (cones).



Final answer:

d. Gymnosperms