Question

Gemmae are the specialized structures produced in liverworts. These are ____________________.

• A. non-green, multicellular, asexual buds which develop in gemma cups
• B. green, multicellular asexual buds which develop in gemma cups
• C. non-green, multicellular, diploid, sexual spores
• D. green, unicellular, diploid, sexual spores

Answer 1

The correct option is B green, multicellular asexual buds which develop in gemma cups

Gemmae are green multicellular asexual buds, which develop in small receptacles called gemma cups located on the thalli. Gemmae become detached from the parent body and germinate to form new individuals.

So the correct option is B.