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What do ferns have instead of seeds?
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Seedless Vascular Plants
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Club mosses (lycophytes) and ferns are considered seedless vascular plants because they produce:
A
fruits that protect embryos
B
spores instead of seeds
C
cones containing seeds
D
flowers for reproduction
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Understand the classification of club mosses (lycophytes) and ferns as seedless vascular plants. These plants are characterized by their ability to transport water and nutrients through vascular tissues (xylem and phloem) but do not produce seeds for reproduction.
Recognize that seedless vascular plants reproduce using spores instead of seeds. Spores are single-celled reproductive units capable of developing into a new organism without the need for fertilization.
Differentiate spores from seeds. Seeds are multicellular structures that contain an embryo, a food supply, and a protective coat, whereas spores are simpler and lack these features.
Note that seedless vascular plants do not produce cones or flowers, which are reproductive structures associated with gymnosperms and angiosperms, respectively. Instead, they rely on spore production for reproduction.
Conclude that the correct answer is 'spores instead of seeds,' as this aligns with the reproductive strategy of seedless vascular plants like club mosses and ferns.
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