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BOT 102 MORPHOLOGY OF NON-VASCULAR PLANTS Objective Question

Question

Which of the following describes the male reproductive branches of Marchantia, bearing the antheridia?
Options
A Archegoniophores
B Rhizoids
C Gemma cups
D Antheridiophores
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 17 explains that male Marchantia plants bear 'male reproductive branches called ANTHERIDIOPHORES which bear the antheridia (lobed-disc shaped) on top.'

Hint

Consider the term associated with male reproductive structures that produce sperm.

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