Botany-Algae

NEET Botany Algae Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11

Assertion (A): Bryophytes are commonly found growing in dry areas. | Reason (R): Bryophytes require moisture for their gametophytes to thrive.

A

Both A and R are true, and R explains A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false, but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Bryophytes, such as mosses and liverworts, are typically found in moist shaded areas, not dry areas, indicating that assertion A is false. However, the reason R correctly states that Bryophytes require moisture, making it true.

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