Question

Identify the wrong combinaton.

• A. Dryopteris - Rhizome
• B. Cycas - Coralloid roots
• C. Volvox - Colonial form
• D. Marchantia - Pseudoelaters

Answer 1

The correct option is D Marchantia - Pseudoelaters

A. The protonema stage of Dryopteris bears rhizoids which are root hair-like structures and helps in the attachment of plant body to the soil.

B. Coralloid roots are found in Cycas which are formed in clusters. These are present at the base of the stem and protrudes over the surface of the ground.

C. Volvox is a green alga which forms spherical colonies.

D. In Marchantia, a special type of cells called elaters are found which help in the dispersal of the spores from the sporophyte capsule whereas pseudoelaters are the false elaters which are found in Anthoceros.

Hence option D has the wrong match. So, the correct answer is 'Marchantia - Pseudoelaters'.