Question

Bryophytes are dependent on water because

• A. Archegonium has to remain filled with water for fertilisation.
• B. Water is essential for fertilisation for homosporous nature.
• C. Water is essential for their vegetative propagation.
• D. The sperms can easily reach up to egg in the archegonium.

Answer 1

The correct option is D The sperms can easily reach up to egg in the archegonium.

Bryophytes are dependent on water because the sperms can easily reach up to the egg in the archegonium. Thus, they are called as amphibians of the plant kingdom.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.