Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which of the following statements about bryophytes is correct?
A
Bryophytes are exclusively aquatic and do not require soil for growth.
B
The main plant body of bryophytes is haploid and is called a gametophyte.
C
Bryophytes have true roots, stems, and leaves that are well-differentiated.
D
Bryophytes reproduce exclusively through asexual methods without gametes.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Bryophytes have a main plant body called a gametophyte that is haploid and produces gametes, as stated in the NCERT context. They lack true roots, stems, and leaves, and they are dependent on water for sexual reproduction, which dismisses options A, C, and D.
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