The word “gymnosperm” is derived from two words, gymnos means……. and sperma means ……….
a) naked – seeds
b) sac – seeds
c) covered – sperm
d) sac – sperm
Gymnospermae are………, usually resinous producing seeds but no fruits.
a) herbs
b) shrubs
c) trees
d) both b and c
Explanation: they bear their ovules exposed on open carpels
In which of the following, the seeds are borne on the surface of the scales which form a cone?
a) angiospermae
b) gymnospermae
c) bryophytes
d) ferns
The plant body of the gymnosperms is…
a) sporophyte
b) gametophyte
c) both a and b
d) none of them
Explanation: plant body in the form of perennial trees or shrubs
In gymnosperms, the stem is invariably branched except……
a) pinus
b) cycades
c) chilghoza
d) deodar
Leaves of the gymnosperms are………
a) monomorphic
b) dimorphic
c) polymorphic
d) absent
Explanation: i.e. foliage leaves and scale leaves
