Plant Kingdom Question 26

Question: The evidence for aquatic origin of bryophytes is [CPMT 1995, 2000; KCET 2000]

Options:

A) Ciliated sperms

B) Green colour

C) Protonema thread

D) Some are still aquatic

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

In bryophytes, water is essential for fertilization because antherozoids are flagellated or cilliary structure which represent the aquatic origin of bryophytes.