Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:In fern plants,

  1. vascular system is absent
  2. reproductive organs are multicellular Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 2 is correct - ferns have multicellular reproductive organs (archegonia and antheridia), which distinguishes them from more primitive plants like mosses. Statement 1 is incorrect - ferns DO have a vascular system (xylem and phloem) for transporting water and nutrients, which is why they can grow larger than non-vascular plants. This makes them vascular plants (Pteridophytes).

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