Pteridophytes differ from bryophytes in

having antheridium and archegonium

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being terrestrial

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lacking vascular tissues

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having independent sporophyte

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Solution

The correct option is D having independent sporophyte
Pteridophytes differ from bryophytes in having independent sporophytes. In bryophytes, sporophyte is dependent on gametophyte for survival. Both bryophytes and pteridophytes
a) have sex organs, antheridium and archegonium
b) are land plants

Bryophytes are nonvascular plants, whereas pteridophytes are vascular plants.

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Evolutionary the first terrestrial plants to possess vascular tissues are

A green algae

B pteridophytes

C brown algae

D bryophytes

Select the correct combination of the statements(1- 4) regarding characteristics of pteridophytes.

(1) They are the first group of plants to possess vascular tissues.

(2) Their gametophytes are differentiated into true roots, stem and leaves.

(3) The dominant phase in the life cycle is sporophyte.

(4) Unlike bryophytes, they do not require water for the process of fertilization.

The group of bryophytes having true stomata and a horn like extension in the sporophyte is _____.

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