Question

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

• A. Presence of naked ovules in gymnosperms
• B. Presence of pollen chamber in gymnosperms
• C. Presence of stomata in angiosperms
• D. Presence of vessels in gymnosperms

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Presence of naked ovules in gymnosperms

Angiosperms are also called flowering plants. They have seeds that are enclosed within an ovary, while gymnosperms have no flowers or fruits, and have unenclosed or naked seeds on the surface of scales or leaves. Gymnosperm seeds are often configured as cones. The characteristics that differentiate angiosperms from gymnosperms include flowers, fruits, and endosperm in the seeds.