Question

Which of the following feature makes leaves of gymnosperms anatomically unique?

• A. Mesarch condition
• B. Collateral closed vascular bundles
• C. Transfusion tissue
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Transfusion tissue

Transfusion tissue is a prominent feature in Gymnosperms. The leaves possess transfusion tissue. This helps in water conduction laterally and compensates for the absence of lateral veins.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.