The sporophyte of a certain bryophyte is completely dependent on the gametophyte. Microscopic examination of its cells reveals the presence of prominent plasmodesmata. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be true about this bryophyte?
It belongs to the class Anthocerotopsida.
Its sporophyte lacks stomata.
It is homosporous.
It reproduces asexually through fragmentation of the gametophyte.
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Spore of Funaria on germination produces
Protonema
Antheridia
Archegonia
Vegetative body
In which of the following, pyrenoids are present?
Marchantia
Riccia
Anthoceros
All of these
Female reproductive part of bryophytes is
Antheridium
Oogonium
Archegonium
Sporangium
If the leaf of Funaria has 5 chromosomes the primary protonema will have
10 chromosomes
5 chromosomes
15 chromosomes
20 chromosomes
Which of the following plant group lack true roots, stem and leaves?
Angiosperms
Gymnosperms
Pteridophytes
Bryophytes
Which of the following part of Funaria sporophyte is involved in the dispersal of spores?
Calyptra
Operculum
Peristome
Annulus
Peat moss is
Funaria
Fern
Algae
Sphagnum
In bryophytes and pteridophytes, the movement of male gametes to reach the female gametes for fertilization depends on:
Wind
Insects
Water
Birds
The protonema is a stage in the life cycle of
Riccia
Funaria
All bryophytes
Pinus
The 'gemmae' are specialized structures in some liverworts that are primarily involved in:
Sexual reproduction
Water absorption
Asexual reproduction
Photosynthesis
