Q. Read carefully the following statements about pteridophytes I. They are called vascular cryptogams II. They produce spores rather than seeds IIII. They are used for medicinal purposes IV. They are used as soil binders V. They are frequently grown as ornaments Which of the statements given above are correct?
A) I, II and V
B) II, IV and V
C) II, III, IV and V
D) I, II, III, IV and V
Explanation
Pteridophytes are spore forming non-seed bearing, non-flowering vascular plants. An anthimintic drug is obtained from the rhizomes and petioles of the fern. Dryopteris, Lycopodium is used in treatment of rheumatism and disorders of lungs and kidneys. They are used as soil binders. Presence of heterospory (morphologicacally two levels of spores) is a characteristic features of pteridophytes
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