Which of the following statements describes a difference between gymnosperms and angiosperms? a. Gymnosperms are nonvascular plants; angiosperms are vascular plants. b. Gymnosperms are seed-bearing vascular plants; angiosperms are seedless vascular plants. c. The seeds of gymnosperms are contained within a fruit; angiosperm seeds are "naked." d. Gymnosperms are seedless vascular plants; angiosperms are seed-bearing vascular plants. e. The seeds of gymnosperms are "naked"; angiosperm seeds are contained within a fruit.

Which of the following statements describes a difference between gymnosperms and angiosperms? a. Gymnosperms are nonvascular plants; angiosperms are vascular plants. b. Gymnosperms are seed-bearing vascular plants; angiosperms are seedless vascular plants. c. The seeds of gymnosperms are contained within a fruit; angiosperm seeds are "naked." d. Gymnosperms are seedless vascular plants; angiosperms are seed-bearing vascular plants. e. The seeds of gymnosperms are "naked"; angiosperm seeds are contained within a fruit.

Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter14: Plants And Fungi

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