Question

Statement 1: Gymnosperms are phanerogams.

Statement 2: In gymnosperms, seeds develop inside an ovary which is modified to become a fruit.

• A. Only statement 1 is correct
• B. Only statement 2 is correct
• C. Both the statements are correct
• D. Both the statements are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only statement 1 is correct

Gymnosperms are phanerogams. This means that these plants have well differentiated reproductive organs which ultimately produces seeds. But plants in gymnosperms bear naked seeds. The ovules are not enclosed by any ovary wall and remains exposed.