AIIMS2018Botany-Plant Classification

AIIMS 2018 Botany Gymnosperms and Lycopsida MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11

Assertion : Sequoia is longest tree among Gymnosperms.

Reason : All members of lycopsida are homosporous.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false

D

A and R are false

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Members of Lycopsida are primarily homosporous, producing a single type of spore that develops into a bisexual gametophyte. However, some species within this group can be heterosporous, producing two distinct types of spores (microspores and megaspores) that develop into male and female gametophytes, respectively. This variability in spore production is essential for understanding plant reproductive strategies and diversity. The other options are not applicable as they do not provide relevant information regarding the spore types in Lycopsida.

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