Question

Which of the following is the characteristic feature of ferns?

• A. Ferns have seeds
• B. The plant body is differentiated into roots, stem, and leaves
• C. They have Tuberous roots
• D. Ferns are gametophytes

Answer 1

The correct option is B

The plant body is differentiated into roots, stem, and leaves

The correct option is B.

The explanation for the correct option:

1. Ferns belong to the phylum Pteridophyta.
2. It is a vascular plant or has xylem and phloem.
3. It produces spores for reproduction.
4. Their body is differentiated into stem, roots, and leaves.

The explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A

Ferns have spores.

Option C

Ferns have adventitious roots.

Option D

Ferns are sporophytes as they produce spores.

Final answer: The plant body is differentiated into roots, stem, and leaves is the characteristic feature of ferns