AIPMT PRELIMS 2012 Botany Gymnosperms MCQ Question with Solution

Gymnosperms are also called soft wood spermatophytes because they lack

A

Xylem fibres

B

Cambium

C

Phloem fibres

D

Thick-walled tracheids

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Gymnosperms lack xylem fibers, which are responsible for the hardness of wood, hence they are referred to as soft wood.

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