Question

Which characteristics best defines the moss gametophyte?

• A. It is the predominant stage consisting of foot, seta and capsule
• B. Protonema is the first stage followed by the leafy stage
• C. The leafy stage develops directly from a spore
• D. It is the much reduced form dominated by the sporophyte

Answer 1

The correct option is B Protonema is the first stage followed by the leafy stage

The predominant stage of the life cycle of a moss is the gametophyte which consists of two stages. The first stage is the protonema stage which develops directly from a spore. The second stage is the leafy stage.

Foot, seta and capsule are found in the sporophyte.