The difference between xylem of angiosperms and gymnosperms is that, in gymnosperms

Question

The difference between xylem of angiosperms and gymnosperms is that, in gymnosperms (A) Vessels are present (B) Vessels are absent (C) Tracheids are absent (D) Tracheids are present

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Gymnosperms are non-flowering, seed-bearing plants. Vascular bundles are present in the Gymnosperms but vessels are absent in the xylem and the phloem lacks the companion cells. Presence of vessels in xylem makes is more efficient conducting system.

Q. The difference between xylem of angiosperms and gymnosperms is that, in gymnosperms

Vessels are present

Vessels are absent

Tracheids are absent

Tracheids are present

Gymnosperms are non-flowering, seed-bearing plants. Vascular bundles are present in the Gymnosperms but vessels are absent in the xylem and the phloem lacks the companion cells. Presence of vessels in xylem makes is more efficient conducting system.