Question

Whcih of the following characteristics are related to group to which plant $Marsilea$ belongs?(i) Plant body is not differentiated into roots, stem and leaves.(ii) They have specialised tissue for the conduction of water and other substances.(iii) They are predominanty aquatic in nature.(iv) They have naked embryos called spores.(v) They are called amphibians of plant kingdom.

• A. (ii) and (iv) only
• B. (iii), (iv) and (v)
• C. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
• D. (i), (iv) and (v)

Answer 1

The correct option is A (ii) and (iv) only

Marsilea is a Pteridophyte.

Pteridophytes are the vascular plants. They have specialized tissue for the conduction of water and other substances. These are terrestrial plants. They have naked embryo called spores that are not produced within seeds.

Hence, the correct answer is '(ii) and (iv) only'