Question

Which among the following vascular tissues are absent in pteridophytes?

• A. Xylem parenchyma
• B. Sieve cells
• C. Phloem
• D. Vessels

Answer 1

The correct option is D Vessels

Vessels are the vascular tissues which are generally absent in majority of pteridophytes and gymnosperms. But there are exceptions. Selaginella and Marsiliea are members of pteridophytes which have vessels. Similarly, Gnetales of gymnosperms also exhibit vessels, whiile other members do not.
While all other options are present in pteridophytes.