Plant Kingdom Question 279
Question: Assertion : The primary protonema of moss by death and decay of cells may break into fragments. Reason : Each fragment gives rise to leafy gametophyte.
Options:
A) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D) If both the assertion and reason are false
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
The primary protonema by death and decay of cells here and there may break into short, detachable segments.
Each segment grows into a protonema.
Leafy stage arises as a lateral bud from the protonema.