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The mature gametophyte of Funaria has the following


A

Rhizoids

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Leaves

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C

Stem or Main axis

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D

All the above

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Solution

The correct option is D

All the above


The correct option is D.

Explanations of the correct option:

Option D:

  1. The moss genus Funaria belongs to the class Bryopsida.
  2. It has rhizoids which help in the anchorage of the growing (vegetative) body of the plant to a substratum that is capable of absorbing nutrients.
  3. Rhizoids help in the absorption of water and nutrients.
  4. These plants also have leaves that help in the photosynthetic process to produce food.
  5. Funaria also has a stem the gametophyte is attached to the substratum using multicellular rhizoids.
  6. Funaria does not have a vascular tissue for the transfer of water and minerals.

Final answer: The mature gametophyte of Funaria has Rhizoids, leaves, and stems.


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