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BOT 102 MORPHOLOGY OF NON-VASCULAR PLANTS Objective Question
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Mosses are larger non-vascular plants. What is the primary function of their multicellular rhizoids, and what do their photosynthetic structures resemble?
Options
A Anchoring to surfaces; tiny flowers.
B Water absorption; true leaves.
C Anchoring to surfaces; tiny photosynthetic structures similar to leaves.
Correct Answer
D Nutrient transport; stems.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 26 states: 'Larger non-vascular plants that have multicellular rhizoids that help in anchoring to surfaces.' and 'They have tiny, photosynthetic structures similar to leaves that encircle a central stem-like structure.'

Hint

Review the first two bullet points in 'THE MOSSES' section on page 26 for details on rhizoids and photosynthetic parts.

Question Info

Course: BOT 102
Topic: MORPHOLOGY OF NON-VASCULAR PLANTS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 158 of 769
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