Structural Organisation In Animals Question 272

Question: Xylem vessels and phloem companion cells are generally absent in

Options:

A) Ferns and angiosperms

B) Ferns and gymnosperms

C) Bryophytes and pteridophytes

D) Pteridophytes and thallophytes

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Vessels are absent in pteridophytes and gymnosperms (except Ephedra, Gnetum, Selaginella, Pteridium).

Companion cells are not found in pteridophytes and gymnosperms.