What are the characteristic differences found in the vascular tissue of gymnosperms and angiosperms?
(N/A) The primary differences in the vascular tissues of gymnosperms and angiosperms are as follows:
| Gymnosperms | Angiosperms |
| $(i)$ Xylem tissue lacks true vessels. | $(i)$ Xylem tissue contains true vessels. |
| $(ii)$ Phloem tissue lacks companion cells (they have albuminous cells instead). | $(ii)$ Phloem tissue possesses companion cells. |
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