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BOT 102 MORPHOLOGY OF NON-VASCULAR PLANTS Objective Question

Question

On the dorsal surface of the Marchantia thallus, what structures are responsible for vegetative reproduction?
Options
A Rhizoids
B Open pores
C Gemma cups
Correct Answer
D Scale-like structures
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'.

Hint

Look for features on the dorsal surface of Marchantia specifically associated with 'vegetative reproduction' on page 15.

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