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Gymnosperms are also called soft wood spermatophytes because they lack:

  1. Cambium
  2. Phloem fibres
  3. Thick-walled tracheids
  4. Xylem fibres

Correct answer: Xylem fibres

Solution

Gymnosperms are called softwoods because their xylem generally lacks fibres, which are major strengthening elements in wood. Instead, they mainly have tracheids for conduction and support, making the wood less hard than angiosperm hardwood.

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