Question

Bryophytes are known as amphibians of plant kingdom as they live on land but depend on water for reproduction.

Bryophytes need water

• A. for the transfer of antherozoid to archegonium
• B. for the transport of gases to different parts
• C. for the transportation of minerals to rest of plant
• D. for the transfer of archegonium to antherozoid

Answer 1

The correct option is A

for the transfer of antherozoid to archegonium

Bryophytes need water for the transfer of antherozoid to archegonium. Antherozoid are flagellated male gametes that need water as a medium to float to archegonium for fertilization.