NEET 2023 Botany Moss Life Cycle Assertion Reason Question
Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :
Assertion A : The first stage of gametophyte in the life cycle of moss is protonema stage.
Reason R : Protonema develops directly from spores produced in capsule.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
A is correct but R is not correct.
A is not correct but R is correct.
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Both the assertion and reason are correct. The protonema is indeed the first stage of the gametophyte in mosses, and it develops directly from the spores.
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