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Q. What are gymnosperms and angiosperms.

Q.  What are gymnosperms and angiosperms.

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Gaurav
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9 years ago
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GYMNOSPERMS :
Have naked seeds as the ovules are not enclosed by any ovary wall and remain exposed both before and after fertilization.
Gymnosperm includes medium-sized trees or tall trees and shrub.
Root is generally tap root. May be associated withmyorrhiza.
Stem is branched (Pinus), or unbranched (Cycas).
Leaves may be simple or compound.

ANGIOSPERMS :
Called flowering plants and have seeds enclosed in fruits.
Divided into two classes − Dicotyledons (have two cotyledons) and Monocotyledons (have one cotyledon).
Smallest angiosperm:Wolfia(microscopic).
Large tree:Eucalyptusover 100 meters.
Reproductive organs developed inflowers.

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