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BOT 102 Fundamentals of Vascular Plant Anatomy and Classification Objective Question

Question

Which group of vascular plants is characterized by having no companion cells in their phloem?
Options
A Angiosperms
B Dicotyledons
C Monocotyledons
D Gymnosperms
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 22 explicitly states about Gymnosperms: 'They have no companion cells in their phloem.'

Hint

This is a specific structural difference in their phloem compared to more evolved plant groups.

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