Question

Which of the following division of the plant kingdom is characterized by a dominant sporophyte generation, but do not possess seeds?

• A. Bryophytes
• B. Angiosperms
• C. Pteridophytes (Tracheophytes)
• D. Conifers
• E. Monocots

Answer 1

The correct option is C Pteridophytes (Tracheophytes)

A. Bryophytes are the simplest and among first land inhabiting plants having two distinct multicellular stages in life cycle, gametophyte and sporophyte. Gametophytic generation is dominant over sporophytic generation and the sporophyte is dependent on gametophyte.

B. Angiosperms are the seed bearing, flowering vascular plants in which seeds are enclosed in fruits.

C. Pteridophytes are the seedless vascular plants in which sporophyte represents the dominant phase of life cycle and the gametophyte is dependent on sporophyte.

D. Conifers are the gymnosperms that are naked seeded plants having a sporophytic plant body which is differentiated into roots, stems and leaves.

E. Monocots are a group of angiosperms that have single cotyledon in the seeds.

Hence, division of the plant kingdom is characterized by a dominant sporophyte generation, but do not possess seeds is Pteridophytes.

So, the correct answer is 'Pteridophytes (Tracheophytes)'.