Question

Which of the following statements about bryophytes are true?

• A. Bryophytes have root like structures called rhizoids.
• B. Rhizoids have vascular tissues, xylem and phloem.
• C. Rhizoids majorly function as anchoring structures.
• D. Bryophytes have no true roots but have true stems.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A Bryophytes have root like structures called rhizoids.
C Rhizoids majorly function as anchoring structures.

The plant body of bryophytes is more differentiated than that of algae. It is thallus-like and prostrate or erect and attached to the substratum by unicellular or multicellular rhizoids which are root-like structures. They lack true roots, stem or leaves. Rhizoids do not have any vascular tissues to absorb water from the soil. They may possess root-like, leaf-like or stem-like structures. Rhizoids act like anchoring structures.