Question

Unique character of Thallophyta is:

• A. Thalloid body
• B. Absence of vascular tissue
• C. Zygotic meiosis
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

• The thalloid body refers to an undifferentiated body that is not divided into stem, root, and leaves.
• The thalloid body is found in thallophytes and in some bryophytes.
• Both thallophytes and bryophytes are nonvascular plants.
• Meiosis in the zygote just after karyogamy is referred to as zygotic meiosis.
• It is a characteristic feature of thallophytes wherein the zygote is the only diploid stage during the life cycle.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.