all angiosperms and few gymnosperms and some pterdophytes
D
all pteridophytes
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1. **Understanding Vessels**: Vessels are specialized structures in plants that are responsible for the conduction of water and minerals. They are long cylindrical tubes made up of vessel elements or members.
2. **Identifying Plant Groups**: Vessels are primarily found in angiosperms, which are flowering plants. They are considered the most advanced group of plants.
3. **Gymnosperms and Vessels**: While most gymnosperms do not have vessels, there are exceptions. For example, some gymnosperms like Gnetophytes (which include the genus Ephedra) do possess vessels.
4. **Evaluating the Options**:
- **Option 1**: All angiosperms and some gymnosperms - This is a strong candidate since all angiosperms have vessels, and some gymnosperms do as well.
- **Option 2**: Most of angiosperms and some gymnosperms - This is incorrect because all angiosperms have vessels, not just most.
- **Option 3**: All angiosperms and few gymnosperms and some pteridophytes - This is incorrect as pteridophytes do not have vessels.
- **Option 4**: All pteridophytes - This is incorrect because pteridophytes do not contain vessels.
5. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is **Option 1: All angiosperms and some gymnosperms**.
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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:**
1. **Understanding Vessels**: Vessels are specialized structures in plants that are responsible for the conduction of water and minerals. They are long cylindrical tubes made up of vessel elements or members.
2. **Identifying Plant Groups**: Vessels are primarily found in angiosperms, which are flowering plants. They are considered the most advanced group of plants.
3. **Gymnosperms and Vessels**: While most gymnosperms do not have vessels, there are exceptions. For example, some gymnosperms like Gnetophytes (which include the genus Ephedra) do possess vessels.
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