Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding Bryophyta?

• A. Zygote undergoes meiosis to produce sporophyte.
• B. Zygote undergoes mitosis to form embryo proper.
• C. Fertilisation takes place in presence of water.
• D. Sporophyte is parasitic over gametophyte.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Zygote undergoes meiosis to produce sporophyte.

• The zygote does not undergo meiosis to produce sporophytes, instead, they undergo mitotic division to form the embryo, which develops further into a diploid sporophyte.
• Fertilization takes place in presence of water.
• The sporophyte is parasitic over the gametophyte.

So, the correct answer is 'Zygote undergoes meiosis to produce sporophyte.'