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Gymnosperms do not have seeds enclosed in fruits.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Gymnosperms**: - Gymnosperms are a group of seed-producing plants that do not form flowers or fruits. The term "gymnosperm" comes from the Greek words "gymnos," meaning naked, and "sperma," meaning seed. Thus, gymnosperms are often referred to as "naked seed" plants. 2. **Characteristics of Gymnosperms**: - Gymnosperms are characterized by the absence of flowers and fruits. Instead of flowers, they produce cones (strobili) where seeds develop. 3. **Seed Development**: - In gymnosperms, seeds are not enclosed within a fruit. Instead, they are exposed on the surface of cone scales or other structures. This is in contrast to angiosperms (flowering plants), where seeds are enclosed in fruits. 4. **Reproductive Structures**: - Gymnosperms do not have differentiated reproductive structures like stigma, style, or ovary, which are present in flowering plants. Their reproductive organs are usually found in cones. 5. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the statement "Gymnosperms do not have seeds enclosed in fruits" is accurate, as gymnosperms produce naked seeds that are not protected by fruit.
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    A
    herbs
    B
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    B
    (ii) and (iv)
    C
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    seeds
    B
    ovary
    C
    ovule
    D
    pollination.
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