NEET2023Botany-Bryophyte

NEET 2023 Botany Moss Life Cycle Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11

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 :

A

Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

B

A is correct but R is not correct.

C

A is not correct but R is correct.

D

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

Correct Answer

Option D

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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