Which one of the following is the characteristic feature of gymnosperms?
- Seeds are absent
- Gymnosperms have flowers for reproduction
- Seeds are enclosed in fruits
- Seeds are naked
Answer
(4) Seeds are naked
Solution
Gymnosperms (gymnos = naked, sperma = seeds) bear ovules that are not enclosed by an ovary wall, so the seeds formed after fertilisation remain uncovered (naked).
They have no flowers and no fruits.
Answer: (4)