Question

Which one of the following is the characteristic feature of gymnosperms?

• A. Seeds are naked.
• B. Seeds are absent.
• C. Gymnosperms have flowers for reproduction.
• D. Seeds are enclosed in fruits.

Hint:

Gymnosperm = "naked seed." Angiosperm = "vessel seed" (enclosed in a fruit).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Gymnosperms are seed-bearing plants with seeds exposed on cone scales or analogous structures, lacking enclosure within an ovary or fruit. This "naked seed" trait differentiates them from angiosperms (flowering plants), which possess seeds encased in fruits.