What are the difference between angiosperms and gymnosperms?

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Solution

Angiosperms:
Pollen grains and ovules are formed in specialized structures called flowers in angiosperms.
Gymnosperms:
Gymnosperms are plants with ovules that are not contained by an ovary wall and are exposed before and after fertilization.
S.no Angiosperms Gymnosperms
1. They are called flowering plants. They are non-flowering plants.
2. They contain seeds that are enclosed by a fruit. They have naked seeds
3. Double fertilization is present. Double fertilization is absent.
4. Produce fruit Do not produce fruit
5. They produce hardwood They produce softwood
6. Cones absent. Cones present.

S.no	Angiosperms	Gymnosperms
1.	They are called flowering plants.	They are non-flowering plants.
2.	They contain seeds that are enclosed by a fruit.	They have naked seeds
3.	Double fertilization is present.	Double fertilization is absent.
4.	Produce fruit	Do not produce fruit
5.	They produce hardwood	They produce softwood
6.	Cones absent.	Cones present.

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