EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -gymnosperm, any vascular plant that reproduces by means of an exposed seed, or ovule-unlike angiosperms, or flowering plants, whose seeds are enclosed by mature ovaries, or fruits. The seeds of many gymnosperms (literally, “naked seeds”) are borne in cones and are not visible until maturity.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Gymnosperms. Gymnosperms: The word gymnosperm means naked seed and the seeds are not enclosed inside the fruit but are instead exposed or on the scales of cones, like a pine cone.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gymnosperms typically develop a temporary herbaceous male cone that produces and releases pollen and a more permanent woody female cone containing the ovules.

Detailed explanation-4: -The gymnosperms are seed producing land plants.

Detailed explanation-5: -All gymnosperms are perennial woody plants, apart from the cycads.