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BOT 102 Fundamentals of Vascular Plant Anatomy and Classification Objective Question
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Which of the following vascular structures are specifically noted as absent in Gymnosperms?
Options
A Tracheids and sieve tubes
B Sieve cells and albuminous cells
C Companion cells and vessels
Correct Answer
D Xylem and phloem
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 22 explicitly states: 'They have no companion cells in their phloem.' and 'They have no vessels in their xylem but only have tracheids.'

Hint

Gymnosperms are generally considered more primitive than Angiosperms in their vascular complexity.

Question Info

Course: BOT 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Vascular Plant Anatomy and Classification
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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