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BOT 102 GENERAL CLASSIFICATION OF PLANTS Objective Question

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What is a distinguishing feature of Gymnosperm seeds regarding their enclosure?
Options
A They are enclosed within a fruit wall
B They are found inside flowers
C They are naked, not enclosed in a fruit
Correct Answer
D They are protected by a fleshy pericarp
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text explicitly states that Gymnosperms 'do not bear their seeds in an enclosure such as a fruit. Therefore have their seeds naked.'

Hint

The term 'Gymnosperm' literally translates to 'naked seed'.

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