Which of the following is the correct match?
- AGymnosperms : Cedrus, Pinus, Sequoia
- BAngiosperms : Wolffia, Eucalyptus, Sequoia
- CBryophytes : Polytrichum, Polysiphonia, Sphagnum
- DPteridophytes : Equisetum, Ginkgo, Adiantum
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Correct answer: A
Let us carefully analyze each of the options given to determine the correct match:
Option A: Gymnosperms : Cedrus, Pinus, Sequoia
Explanation: Gymnosperms are a group of seed-producing plants that include conifers, cycads, Ginkgo, and gnetophytes. Both Cedrus (cedars), Pinus (pines), and Sequoia (redwoods) belong to the gymnosperms. Thus, the match is correct.
Option B: Angiosperms : Wolffia, Eucalyptus, Sequoia
Explanation: Angiosperms are flowering plants. While Wolffia (smallest flowering plant) and Eucalyptus are angiosperms, Sequoia is a gymnosperm. Hence, this match is incorrect.
Option C: Bryophytes : Polytrichum, Polysiphonia, Sphagnum
Explanation: Bryophytes are non-vascular plants like mosses and liverworts. While Polytrichum and Sphagnum are indeed bryophytes, Polysiphonia is a red algae (Rhodophyta) and not a bryophyte. Thus, this match is incorrect.
Option D: Pteridophytes : Equisetum, Ginkgo, Adiantum
Explanation: Pteridophytes are a group of vascular plants that reproduce via spores. Equisetum (horsetails) and Adiantum (maidenhair ferns) are pteridophytes, but Ginkgo is a gymnosperm. Hence, this match is incorrect.
Therefore, the correct match is:
Option A: Gymnosperms : Cedrus, Pinus, Sequoia
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