Which of the following pairs is INCORRECTLY matched?

The correct answer is Pteridophyta - Cycas

Key Points

• Bryophyta - Moss:
  • Bryophyta is the scientific name for the group of plants commonly known as mosses.
  • Mosses are non-vascular plants that lack true roots, stems, and leaves. They reproduce through spores and play important roles in ecosystems, particularly in retaining moisture and contributing to soil formation.
• Angiosperms - Rose:
  • Angiosperms, also known as flowering plants, are the largest and most diverse group of plants on Earth.
  • They produce seeds enclosed within fruits. Roses are a well-known example of angiosperms.
  • They have distinct flowers with petals and sepals and produce fruits containing seeds after pollination.
• Pteridophyta - Cycas:
  • This is the incorrect pair. Pteridophyta refers to the group of vascular plants known as ferns, horsetails, and clubmosses.
  • These plants reproduce via spores and have a distinct alternation of generations life cycle. Cycas, on the other hand, is a type of gymnosperm, not a pteridophyte.
• Gymnosperms - Pinus:
  • Gymnosperms are a group of seed-producing plants that do not produce flowers.
  • Their seeds are not enclosed in fruits but are exposed on the surfaces of cones.
  • Pinus refers to pine trees, which are a classic example of gymnosperms. They have needle-like leaves and produce cones that contain seeds.