1Observe a fern, a Cycas, a banana plant and a peepal tree. Discuss their structure and characteristics.
2Do Pinus, Juniper and Cycas bear flowers?
3Where can we find the seeds of Pinus, Juniper and Cycas, and what do they look like?
4How are the leaves of Pinus, Juniper and Cycas different from the leaves of other plants?
5What is tracheophyta? Why can tracheophytes grow tall while mosses cannot?
6Name the three subdivisions of tracheophyta and give two examples of each.
7What are sori? Differentiate between a sporophyll and a trophophyll.
8Why is the fern plant body called a sporophyte?
9Describe the life cycle of a fern and explain why it is said to show alternation of generation.
10Why are pteridophytes found in moist and shady places?
11Why do gymnosperms have no fruits? Why are they called coniferous plants?
12Write any four differences between pteridophyta and gymnosperm.