This table lists examples of plants.

\begin{tabular}{|c|c|c|}
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\multicolumn{2}{|c|}{Plant Classifications} \\
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& Gymnosperms & Angiosperms \\
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A & Conifers, cycads, and gingkos & Flowering plants, grains, and fruit trees \\
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B & Grains, flowering plants, and gingkos & Fruit trees, conifers, and cycads \\
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C & Fruit trees, cycads, and grains & Conifers, gingkos, and flowering plants \\
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D & Conifers, cycads, and gingkos & Flowering plants, grains, and fruit trees \\
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\end{tabular}

Which row ([tex]$A, B, C,$[/tex] or [tex]$D$[/tex]) in the table accurately categorizes the plants as gymnosperms and angiosperms?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D



Answer :

To determine which row accurately categorizes the plants as either gymnosperms or angiosperms, we need to understand the botanical classification of these two groups:

1. Gymnosperms typically include:
- Conifers
- Cycads
- Gingkos

2. Angiosperms typically include:
- Flowering plants
- Grains
- Fruit trees

Let’s evaluate each row based on these classifications:

### Row A
- Gymnosperms: Flowering plants, grains, and fruit trees
- Angiosperms: Conifers, cycads, and gingkos

This row incorrectly classifies the plants:
- Flowering plants, grains, and fruit trees are angiosperms, not gymnosperms.
- Conifers, cycads, and gingkos are gymnosperms, not angiosperms.

### Row B
- Gymnosperms: Grains, flowering plants, and gingkos
- Angiosperms: Fruit trees, conifers, and cycads

This row also incorrectly classifies the plants:
- Grains and flowering plants are angiosperms, not gymnosperms.
- Conifers and cycads are gymnosperms, not angiosperms.

### Row C
- Gymnosperms: Fruit trees, cycads, and grains
- Angiosperms: Conifers, gingkos, and flowering plants

This row incorrectly classifies the plants as well:
- Fruit trees and grains are angiosperms, not gymnosperms.
- Conifers and gingkos are gymnosperms, not angiosperms.

### Row D
- Gymnosperms: Conifers, cycads, and gingkos
- Angiosperms: Flowering plants, grains, and fruit trees

This row correctly classifies the plants:
- Conifers, cycads, and gingkos are correctly categorized as gymnosperms.
- Flowering plants, grains, and fruit trees are correctly categorized as angiosperms.

Therefore, the row that accurately categorizes the plants as gymnosperms and angiosperms is:

A

Thus, the answer is [tex]\( \boxed{A} \)[/tex].