Multiple choice In which of the following categories of plants, the vascular tissue is not present? Pteridophytes Gymnosperms Angiosperms Bryophyta Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Bryophyta (mosses, liverworts, hornworts) lack true vascular tissue (xylem and phloem). Pteridophytes (ferns), gymnosperms (conifers), and angiosperms (flowering plants) all have well-developed vascular tissue for transporting water and nutrients.