Plant-Kingdom Question 695
Question: In some of the liverworts, there are special elongated cells called elaters that possess a helical thickening of the cell wall. As elaters lose water, they shrink longitudinally and compress the helical thickening like a spring. When the stress reaches a critical point, the compressed “spring” snaps back to its resting position, liberating hundreds of__ in all directions.
Options:
A) Moisture particles
B) Spores
C) Sperm
D) Ova
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
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