AIPMT PRELIMS2006Zoology-Plant Reproduction
AIPMT PRELIMS 2006 Zoology Bryophytes MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
In a moss the sporophyte:
A
is partially parasitic on the gametophyte
B
produces gametes that give rise to the gametophyte
C
arises from a spore produced from the gametophyte
D
is completely independent of the gametophyte
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In mosses, the sporophyte is dependent on the gametophyte for nutrition and is partially parasitic.
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