Question

Write differences between Gymnosperm and Angiosperm.

Answer 1

Gymnosperm :

• They reproduce by production of cones. 
• Pollination is by wind. 
• They are naked seed bearing plants. 
• The xylem lacks vessels and phloem lacks sieve tubes.
• They have two phases in its life cycle. (Sporophyte & Gametophyte).

Angiosperm: 

• They produce flowers. 
• Pollination takes place by wind, water, insects etc. 
• They are closed seed bearing plants. 
• Xylem and phloem and well developed. 
• The sporophyte is the dominant phase. Gametophytic phase is much reduced in angiosperms.