Question

Which character of pteridophytes is similar to bryophytes?

• A. Water requirement for fertilization
• B. Dependence of sporophyte on gametophyte
• C. Heterospory
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A Water requirement for fertilization

• Bryophytes are known as the amphibians of plant kingdom because they need water for fertilisation. The sperms of bryophytes are flagellated and reach the eggs by means of swimming in water. Pteridophytes also need water for fertilisation.
• Bryophytes have gametophyte as dominant phase of life on which sporophyte is dependent whereas Pteridophytes have sporophyte as dominant phase but sporophyte is not dependent on gametophyte.
• Pteridophytes exhibit both homospory and heterospory

So, the correct answer is 'Water requirement for fertilization'.