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BOT 102 MORPHOLOGY OF NON-VASCULAR PLANTS Objective Question
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Bryophytes are often referred to as the 'amphibians' of the plant kingdom. Why do they still depend on water for reproduction?
Options
A Their spores require water to germinate.
B Their gametophytes grow exclusively in water.
C The male gametes need to swim through a film of water to reach the female.
Correct Answer
D Fertilization can only occur in a fully submerged state.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 11 explains: 'This is because the male gametes need to swim through a film of water to the female for fertilization to take place.'

Hint

The explanation for their 'amphibian' nature on page 11 provides the reason for their water dependency in reproduction.

Question Info

Course: BOT 102
Topic: MORPHOLOGY OF NON-VASCULAR PLANTS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 151 of 769
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