JAMB Biology 2011 Question 4

Question 4

Plant Kingdom

Seed plants are divided into

  1. A.monocotyledons and dicotyledons
  2. B.thallophytes and bryophytes
  3. C.tracheophytes and ferns
  4. D.angiosperms and gymnosperms.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (angiosperms and gymnosperms.)

Explanation

Seed plants (spermatophytes) are either gymnosperms, with naked seeds in cones, or angiosperms, with seeds inside fruits. Monocots and dicots are subgroups of angiosperms.