NEET Biology NEET PYQ-Kingdom Plantae

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    Compared with the gametophytes of the bryophytes, the gametophytes of vascular plants tends to be [AIPMT (S) 2011]

    A) larger but to have smaller sex organs

    B) larger and to have large sex organs

    C) smaller and to have smaller sex organs

    D) smaller but to have larger sex organs

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] As we proceed from thallophyta to angiosperms there is gradual reduction in gametophyte with reduced size of sex organs. From thallophyta to angiosperms there is progressive elaboration of sporophytes.
    Phase Thallop hyta Bryoph yta Pterido phyta Gymno sperms Angios perms
    Gametop hyte (%) 90 75 50 25 10
    Sporoph yte (%) 10 25 50 75 90


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