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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. What is the primary reason for this designation?
Options
A They live in both aquatic and terrestrial environments.
B They can survive extreme desiccation and rehydrate.
C Their male gametes require a film of water to swim to the female gametes for fertilization.
Correct Answer
D They have both a sporophyte and gametophyte stage.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 11 states, 'They were pioneers in establishing themselves on land, but they still depend on water for reproduction. This is because the male gametes need to swim through a film of water to the female for fertilization to take place. Hence, they are called the 'amphibians' of the plant kingdom.'

Hint

Think about a crucial requirement for their sexual reproduction on land.

Question Info

Course: BOT 102
Topic: MORPHOLOGY OF NON-VASCULAR PLANTS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 168 of 769
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