Plant Kingdom Question 1
Question: Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
Assertion A: The first stage of gametophyte in the life cycle of most is protonema stage.
Reason R: Protonema develops directly from spores produced in capsule.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
(1) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(3) A is correct but R is not correct.
(4) A is not correct but R is correct.
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Answer: (2) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
Explaination-
Spores are released from the moss capsule and when they land in a suitable environment, they germinate and give rise to a thread-like structure called protonema. This protonema stage eventually develops into the mature gametophyte structure.
