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Q. Higher vascular plants are also called

  • (A) Flowering plants
  • (B) Ferns
  • (C) Seed plants
  • (D) None of the above
  • Correct Answer - Option(C)
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Explanation by: Admin

Higher vascular plants include all plants with vascular tissue (xylem and phloem) that are capable of producing seeds. This category includes:

  • Seed plants: These include both gymnosperms (like conifers) and angiosperms (flowering plants).
  • Ferns are vascular but do not produce seeds; they reproduce via spores.
  • Flowering plants are a subset of seed plants (angiosperms), but not all seed plants are flowering plants.

Why other options are incorrect:

  • (A) Flowering plants – This refers specifically to angiosperms, which are a type of seed plant, but not all seed plants are flowering plants.
  • (B) Ferns – Ferns are vascular but reproduce through spores, not seeds.

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