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Life Cycle of Bryophytes

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The sporophyte does not include

A

foot

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seta

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capsule

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D

rhizoids

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Solution

The correct option is D rhizoids
The sporophyte develops from the zygote and is the diploid part. It is also attached to the female gametophyte. The sporophyte consists of foot, seta and capsule.
Rhizoids are the root-like structures which are only responsible for anchorage. They are a part of the gametophyte.

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