Plant Kingdom Question 412
Assertion : Paraphyses are also called perigonial leaves. Reason : They are associated with the archegonia.
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 the assertion is false but reason is true
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
The leaves surrounding the antheridial cluster are known as the perigonal leaves.
They are closely set and spread out in the form of a rosette to form a shallow cup-like structure which affords protection to the antheridia and also acts as a splash cup.
Associated with the antheridia in the cluster are numerous, green, sterile, hair-like filaments.
They are multicellular and upright with large capitate heads and are called the paraphyses.
Each paraphysis is usually 4 to 6 cells in height.
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