Multiple choice

____________ do not belong to cryptogams.

  1. Bryophytes

  2. Thallophytes

  3. Pteridophytes

  4. Gymnosperms
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Reason: Thallophytes, bryophytes and pteridophytes have naked embryos that are called spores. The reproductive organs in these three groups are invisible and therefore they are called cryptogams. “Crypto” - hidden “gams” - gametes (1), (2), (3) cannot be the correct answer. The correct answer is gymnosperms. Gymnosperms - The plants of this group bear naked seeds. Therefore, they are not called cryptogams and are called phanerogams.

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