Gymnosperms · Botany

Which feature best distinguishes gymnosperms from angiosperms?

  1. Gymnosperms have naked seeds, while angiosperms have seeds enclosed in fruits
  2. Gymnosperms essentially lack vascular tissue, while angiosperms have vascular tissue
  3. Gymnosperms produce spores only, while angiosperms produce seeds only
  4. Gymnosperms have no roots, while angiosperms have roots
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Correct answer: Gymnosperms have naked seeds, while angiosperms have seeds enclosed in fruits

Gymnosperms produce seeds that are not enclosed in fruits. Angiosperms produce flowers and seeds enclosed within ovaries that develop into fruits.

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