Question

Bryophytes do not have

• A. Gametophytes
• B. Xylem or phloem
• C. Sporophytes
• D. Rhizoids

Answer 1

The correct option is B Xylem or phloem

The cryptogams are the group of plants which does not produce seeds. This group contains the algae, bryophytes and pteridophytes. Bryophytes are spore-producing plants and they do not produce seeds. There are no vascular bundles in the form of xylem and phloem present in the algae and bryophytes. There is an alternation of generations in which the plants has a haploid gametophyte stage and diploid sporophyte stage. There is presence of cuticle which protects the tissue from damage due to water.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.