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Biology Question 111 – NEET-UG 2026

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Given below are two statements : Statement I : In gymnosperms, the male and female gametophytes remain within the sporangia. Statement II : In gymnosperms, seeds are not covered. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

Recall the fundamental features that define gymnosperms, particularly regarding their reproductive structures and seed development.

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Ninja Strategy•Direct Factual Recall

Quickly recall the defining characteristics of gymnosperms regarding their gametophyte development and seed structure to verify the truthfulness of both statements.

Step 1: Evaluate Statement I✦ Active

Statement I says: "In gymnosperms, the male and female gametophytes remain within the sporangia." In gymnosperms, the male gametophyte (pollen grain) develops within the microsporangium, and the female gametophyte develops within the megasporangium (ovule). They are not free-living and are indeed retained within the sporangia.

Conclusion: Statement I is correct.

Step 2: Evaluate Statement II○ Expand

Statement II says: "In gymnosperms, seeds are not covered." The term "gymnosperm" literally means "naked seeds" (from Greek "gymnos" = naked, "sperma" = seed). Their ovules are not enclosed by an ovary wall, and thus the seeds formed are exposed or uncovered.

Conclusion: Statement II is correct.

Step 3: Combine the Conclusions○ Expand

Since both Statement I and Statement II are correct, the most appropriate option is the one stating that both statements are correct.

💡 Teacher's Secret Hint

Always evaluate each statement independently before combining their truth values to select the final option.

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