Question

Which of the following are the correct differences between pteridophytes and phanerogams?

• A. Pteridophytes can reproduce by formation of spores whereas, phanerogams cannot reproduce by formation of spores.
• B. Pteridophytes have vascular tissue and phanerogams do not have vascular tissue
• C. Pteridophytes are seedless plants whereas, phanerogams are seed-bearing plants.
• D. Pteridophytes are non-flowering plants whereas, phanerogams are flowering plants.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

Pteridophytes are non-flowering plants whereas, phanerogams are flowering plants.

The correct options are A, C, and D.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Pteridophytes are the lower plants, which possess vascular tissues. They do not generate seeds, fruits, or flowers, thus, they are seedless plants. They reproduce by spore generation.
2. Phanerogams also possess vascular tissue with a well-differentiated body into stem, root, and leaves. They are the plants that bear seeds. They do not reproduce by the formation of spores.
3. The Phanerogams are further differentiated into two types, angiosperms, and gymnosperms.
4. The flowering plants are known as angiosperms, while gymnosperms are the naked seed plants.
5. Examples of Pteridophytes are Dryopteris, adiantum, equisetum, etc.
6. Examples of Phanerogams are ginkgo, cycas, rose, hemp, tomato, etc.

Final answer: The correct differences between Pteridophytes and Phanerogams are:

1. Pteridophytes can reproduce by spores, while Phanerogams cannot.
2. Pteridophytes are seedless plants, while Phanerogams are seed-bearing plants.
3. Pteridophytes are non-flowering, while Phanerogams are flowering plants.