Question 2
Plant KingdomWhich of the following pairs are fully adapted to terrestrial life?
- A.Ferns and algae
- B.Ferns and mosses
- C.Bryophytes and flowering plants
- D.Flowering plants and conifers.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (Flowering plants and conifers.)
Explanation
Conifers and flowering plants have seeds, pollen tubes and good vascular tissue, so they do not need water for fertilisation. Mosses and ferns still need water for their male gametes to swim.