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. Capsule of the sporophyte contains spore which gives rise to protonema. Thus, reason correctly explains the assertion.
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : The first stage of…
NEET UG 2023 — Botany Plant Kingdom
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Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : The first stage of gametophyte in the life cycle of moss is protonema stage.
Reason (R): Protonema develops directly from spores produced in capsule.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Options
- A
A is not correct but R is correct
- B
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
- C
Both A and R are correct and R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- D
A is correct but R is not correct
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