CMC Medical CMC-Medical VELLORE Solved Paper-2010

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    Which one of the following is not a characteristic feature of bryophytes?

    A)  Dominant gametophytic generation

    B)  Filamentous rhizoids

    C)  Sporophytic generation independent

    D)  Presence of vascular tissues

    E)  None of the above

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

                    Bryophytes are simple, small amphibious, i.e., they require both water and land plants which do   not   have   vascular   tissue   system (Atrachaeta). The haploid gametophyte is the dominant stage in the life cycle of bryophytes. The main plant body may be thalloid, e.g., Rsccia, Marchantia or it may be differentiated into rhizoids, stem like structure and leaf structure.


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