Question

Differentiate between gymnosperms and angiosperms

Answer 1

Gymnosperms :- are woody trees with cone like appearance. They bear no flowers, no fruits but bear seeds. The seeds are naked as they are not covered by the fruit wall.

Examples: Pinus, Cycas and Cedrus trees

Angiosperms :--The angiosperms consists of about 2, 50,000 species of herbs, shrubs and trees. The angiosperms are divided into two classes: Dicotyledons and Monocotyledons
Examples: Grass, Bamboo, Coconut tree

Answer 2

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• The seed in gymnosperm is naked as no fruit formation.

• The reproductive organs of gymnosperms are sporophylls form cones.

• Xylem tissue found incomplete in gymnosperms.

• Only tracheids are present and vessels are absent.

• Companion cells of phloem are also absent.

• ${\underline{\sf{\blue{Example-}}}}$Cycas, ephedra, Gnetum and pinus.

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• The seed in angiosperms is enclosed inside the fruit.

• The reproductive organs of angiosperms are flowers.

• Vessels of xylem tissues are present in the angiosperms.

• Companion cells of phloem are also found in angiosperms.

• ${\underline{\sf{\blue{Example-}}}}$Guava, mango, rose, onion mustard and cactus.

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