NEET Biology NEET PYQ-Kingdom Plantae

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    Plants reproducing by spores such as mosses and ferns are grouped under the general term: [AIPMT 2003]

    A) sporophytes

    B) thallophytes

    C) cryptogams

    D) bryophytes

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] The word cryptogam came from the greek word cryptos - hidden: gamos - marriage.
                    Sporophyte is a stage in the life cycle of a plant. In ordinary conditions it always diploid. Thallophytes are the group of lower plants which do not have vascular supply, e.g.. Bacteria, algae, fungi etc.
                    Bryophyta is a group of cryptogams which has the amphibious type of adaptation.


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