Q. Spore of $Funaria$ on germination gives rise to

A) Protonema
B) Sporophyte
C) Prothallus
D) Capsule
Explanation

Spore is the first cell of gametophytic generation in $Funaria.$ On approach of favourable conditions, the spore absorbs water. Now, the exine ruptures and intine comes out in form of germ tube. It divides and enlarges to form a branched alga-like filamentous protonema.

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