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.