AIIMS2008Botany-Plant Reproduction

AIIMS 2008 Botany Moss Life Cycle Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Assertion: The primary protonema of moss by death and decay of cells may break into fragments. Reason: Each fragment gives rise to leafy gametophyte.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The haploid spores on germination gives rise to alga-like filamentous branched portion, called primary protonema.

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