Question

Explain the reproductive advantage that an angiosperm (like apple trees) would have over mosses.

Answer 1

Well apples have seeds and mosses have spores. Spores are more abundant but are less likely to reproduce because they have no nutrient or water stores or protection like seeds do. Seeds are more likely to germinate into a plant because they have everything they need within the seed casing.

Answer 2

The correct answer would be - angiosperm produce seed whereas mosses reproduce through spores.

Explanation:

Angiosperm produces seeds that help in providing nutrients and protection by endosperm whereas in mosses or other gymnosperms reproduce through spores which lack any of these inbuilt structures that could help.

Seed help to provide outer protection as they contain shells that protect the inner parts from damage. Angiosperm did not need any type of assistance to spread their pollen such as water or wind, they need a pollinator. Mosses rely on mediums like water for their dispersal and attracting the flowers.

Thus, the correct answer is - angiosperm produce seed whereas mosses reproduce through spores.