Q. The bryophytes are fundamentally terrestrial plants but require presence of water to complete their life cycle. The water is needed for I. dehiscence of antheridia II. liberation of antherozoids III. transfer of sperms from antheridia to archegonia IV. opening of archegonial neck V. the movement of antherozoids into the archegonial neck Which of the statements given above are correct?
A) I, II and IV
B) II, III, IV and V
C) III, IV and V
D) I, II, III, IV and V
Explanation
In bryophytes the water is needed for (i) Dehiscence of antheridia (ii) Liberation of antherozoids (iii) Transfer of sperms from antheridia to archegonia (iv) Opening of archegonial neck (v) The movement of antherozoids into the archegonial neck Thus, due to peculiar type of their habitat, they are regarded as ‘the amphibians of the plant kingdom’
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