Question

Which one of the following pairs show the presence and absence of vascular tissues respectively?

• A. Monocot and dicot
• B. Algae and fungi
• C. Ferns and mosses
• D. Ferns and gymnosperms
• E. Gymnosperms and angiosperms

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Ferns and mosses

Xylem and phloem are the vascular tissues. Xylem transports water and minerals while phloem conducts organic food. Ferns are the pteridophytes. They are the first terrestrial plants to possess vascular tissues. Mosses are the bryophytes. They are non-vascular terrestrial plants of moist habitats.

So, ferns show the presence of vascular tissues and mosses show the absence of vascular tissues.

Hence the correct option is C.