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BOT 102 Practice Questions BOT 102 - 5 Objective Question

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A film of water is needed for reproduction in Bryophytes because _______.
Options
A The female gamete swims to the male gamete for fertilization to take place
B The male gamete swims to the female gamete for fertilization to take place
Correct Answer
C Bryophytes can only survive in water after fertilization
D Both the female and the male gametes swim for fertilization to take place
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A film of water is needed because the male gamete (antherozoid) swims to the female gamete (egg) for fertilization.

Hint

Male gametes are motile and need water to swim.

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