Which one of the following is the characteristic feature of gymnosperms?

Question

Which one of the following is the characteristic feature of gymnosperms?

1. A. Seeds are enclosed in fruits
2. B. Seeds are naked (Correct answer)
3. C. Seeds are absent
4. D. Gymnosperms have flowers for reproduction

Correct Answer

Option B — Seeds are naked

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Seeds are naked.

Key Points

• In gymnosperms (*Gymnos* = naked, *sperma* = seed) the ovules are not enclosed by an ovary wall and remain exposed before and after fertilisation.
• Hence the seeds that form are naked (not enclosed in fruits).