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Bryophyta

Assertion A: ...

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Assertion (A): All bryophytes are considered as amphibious plants.

Reason (R): Bryophytes complete their life cycle in the presence of water.
Directions: Choose the correct option:

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Solution

Correct answer: (a) Both assertion(A) and reason(R) are true, and reason(R) is the correct explanation for assertion(A).

Bryophytes represent the simplest terrestrial plants.

Bryophytes are found in mostly shady and humid environments like rocks, walls, tree trunk, and more.

Bryophytes can live in soil but depend on water for sexual reproduction, hence they are known as amphibians of the plant kingdom.

Hence the correct option is (a).

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