Question

Write the differences between gymnosperm and angiosperm.

[Review question: Pg. No: 203]

Answer 1

Gymnosperm:	Angiosperm:
1.They reproduce by production of cones.	1.They produce flowers.
2.Pollination is by wind.	2.Pollination takes place by wind, water, insects etc.
3.They are naked seed bearing plants.	3.They are closed seed bearing plants.
4.The xylem lacks vessels and phloem lacks sieve tubes.	4.Xylem and phloem and well developed.
5.They have two phases in its life cycle. (Sporophyte & Gametophyte).	5.The sporophyte is the dominant phase. Gametophytic phase is much reduced in angiosperms.