Which gymnosperm group is considered most closely related to angiosperms due to the presence of vessels in their xylem?
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Correct answer: Gnetophytes
Gnetophytes (Gnetum, Ephedra, and Welwitschia) possess vessel elements in their xylem and show some double-fertilization-like processes, making them an important group for studying plant evolution.
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