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BOT 102 MORPHOLOGY OF NON-VASCULAR PLANTS Objective Question
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The common name HORNWORT refers to the characteristic horn-shaped sporophytes. How are these sporophytes typically described in terms of their appearance and growth relative to the gametophyte?
Options
A They are short and round, embedded within the gametophyte.
B They are long and pointed, rising several centimeters above the gametophytes.
Correct Answer
C They are flat and disc-shaped, growing alongside the gametophyte.
D They are branched structures, indistinguishable from the gametophyte.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 22 states: 'Their sporophytes are long and pointed, like tiny horns. They rise several centimeters above the gametophytes of the plant.'

Hint

Check the description of Hornwort sporophytes on page 22, focusing on their shape and position.

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Course: BOT 102
Topic: MORPHOLOGY OF NON-VASCULAR PLANTS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 157 of 769
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