Plant Kingdom


  1. Bryophytes can be separated from algae because they









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    Archegonium is the flask shaped female sex organ in bryophytes while algae have non-jacketed sex organs (gametangia).

    Correct Option: C

    Archegonium is the flask shaped female sex organ in bryophytes while algae have non-jacketed sex organs (gametangia).


  1. In which one of these the elaters are present along with mature spores in the capsule (to help in spore dispersal)?









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    In Marchantia, capsule elaters are present which help in dispersal of spores.

    Correct Option: B

    In Marchantia, capsule elaters are present which help in dispersal of spores.



  1. The plant body of moss (Funaria) is









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    The gametophytic generation represents the dominant phase in the life cycle of bryophytes. The sporophyte phase is dependent on the gametophyte. That is why, the plant body of Funaria is predominantly gametophyte with sporophyte.

    Correct Option: D

    The gametophytic generation represents the dominant phase in the life cycle of bryophytes. The sporophyte phase is dependent on the gametophyte. That is why, the plant body of Funaria is predominantly gametophyte with sporophyte.


  1. Bryophytes are amphibians because











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    Bryophytes are amphibians because they complete their vegetative phase on land but water is necessary for their reproductive phase.

    Correct Option: A

    Bryophytes are amphibians because they complete their vegetative phase on land but water is necessary for their reproductive phase.



  1. Apophysis in the capsule of Funaria is









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    Capsule of Funaria is differentiated into :
    (1) Operculum – upper part - forms lid
    (2) Theca – Middle – fertile part
    (3) Apophysis – lower part -photosynthetic

    Correct Option: A

    Capsule of Funaria is differentiated into :
    (1) Operculum – upper part - forms lid
    (2) Theca – Middle – fertile part
    (3) Apophysis – lower part -photosynthetic