Question Detail

BOT 102 MORPHOLOGY OF NON-VASCULAR PLANTS Objective Question

Question

What structures are found on the dorsal surface of Marchantia and are involved in vegetative reproduction?
Options
A Antheridiophores
B Archegoniophores
C Gemma cups
Correct Answer
D Rhizoids
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 15 states: "The dorsal surface bears, open pores ..., chlorophyll-containing cells, and gemma cups which contain gemmae for vegetative reproduction". Antheridiophores and archegoniophores are for sexual reproduction, and rhizoids are on the ventral surface for attachment.

Hint

Focus on structures explicitly mentioned for 'vegetative reproduction' on the dorsal surface of Marchantia.

Question Info