Question

Mosses are characterized by

• A. Presence of true stem and leaves
• B. Absence of vascular tissue
• C. A filamentous juvenile gametophyte
• D. Fertilization not dependent on water

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

A filamentous juvenile gametophyte

Mosses being bryophytes do not have well-differentiated body i.e. they lack true stem and leaves. They are avascular plants and the spore germinates to form a filamentous juvenile gametophyte called protonema.