Question

Which of the following characters can be used to distinguish gymnosperms from angiosperms?

• A. Presence of pollen chambers in gymnosperms
• B. Presence of stomata in angiosperms
• C. Presence of naked ovules in gymnosperms
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Presence of naked ovules in gymnosperms

The correct option is C:

Explanation of the correct option :

Option C:

1. Gymnosperms bear naked ovules means they are not enclosed within the ovary wall
2. Angiosperms are flowering plants and have ovules enclosed within the ovary.

Explanation of the incorrect option :

Option A :

Pollen chambers are present both in gymnosperms and angiosperms.

Option B :

Both gymnosperms and angiosperms bear stomata possessing leaves.

Final answer: The presence of naked ovules in gymnosperms character can be used to distinguish gymnosperms from angiosperms.