Question

Select the correct pair in which one produces seeds, whereas the other does not.

• A. Cyanobacteria and algae
• B. Algae and fungi
• C. Mosses and ferns
• D. Ferns and gymnosperms
• E. Gymnosperms and angiosperms

Answer 1

The correct option is D Ferns and gymnosperms

A. Both cyanobacteria and algae are not seed-bearing.
B. Both algae and fungi are not seed-bearing.
C. Both mosses and ferns are not seed-bearing.
D. Gymnosperms are the seed-bearing plants wherein seeds are naked i.e. not enclosed by ovary or fruit. Ferns (pteridophytes) do not form seeds or flowers.
E. Both gymnosperms and angiosperms are seed-bearers. Gymnosperms have naked seeds while angiosperms have seeds covered in flowers.

So, the correct answer is option D.