NEET Biology question

Which one of the following statements about Cycas is incorrect?

(A)It has circinate vernation
(B)Its xylem is mainly composed of xylem vesselsCorrect
(C)Its roots contain some blue-green algae
(D)It does not have a well organized female flower

Answer: (B)

Solution

Cycas, being a gymnosperm, has xylem composed mainly of tracheids, not true xylem vessels (vessels are a predominantly angiosperm feature) — making statement (b)

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