A researcher investigates a recently discovered species of plant. The plant has vascular tissues and exhibits a sporophyte and a gametophyte generation, but lacks seeds. How should the researcher classify the plant? A. gymnosperm B. bryophyte C. angiosperm D. pteridophyte

Answer;

D. pteridophyte

Explanation; Pteridophyte are vascular plants in the phylum plants that reproduce by releasing spores rather than seeds.

Other characteristics of pteridophyte includes;

They show alternation of generations, that is the sporophyte generation and gametophyte generation are observed. Sporophytes has true roots, stem and leaves Sporangia are produced in groups on sporophylls

The correct answer is pteridophyte

Pteridophytes are the vascular plants and the mode of reproduction of pteridophytes is by producing spores rather than producing seeds.

They two alternation of generation which means that they exhibit saprophyte generation and gametophyte generation.

They have true roots, stems and leaves.

They are also called as cryptogams which means the reproduction is hidden.