Question

Select the option that correaly identifies A, B and C in the given figure of female thallus of Marchantia

• A. A - Antheridiophore, B - Gemma cup, C - Rhizoids
• B. A - Antheridiophore, B - Rhizoids, C - Gemma cup
• C. A - Archegoniophore, B - Gemma cup, C - Rhizoids
• D. A - Archegoniophore! B - Rhizoids, C - Gemma cup

Answer 1

The correct option is C A - Archegoniophore, B - Gemma cup, C - Rhizoids

Sexually, Marchantia is dioecious with sex organs borne on stalked upright receptacles or gametophores. Gametophore of male thallus is called antheridiophore having a stalk and a 8 iobed male receptacle. Gametophore of female thallus is called archegoniphore. Its receptacle has nine cylindrical processes on rays.