Question

In archegonium of moss (Funaria) plant, the number of neck canal cells is [AFMC 1990]
A) 2
B) 3
C) 5
D) 6 to 18

Answer 1

In archegonium of moss (Funaria) plant, the number of neck canal cells is ____5_____

Answer 2

Answer: D) 6 to 18

Explanation:

The mature archegonium of the Funaria composed of a long stalk, a swollen venter base and an elongated neck . The neck is twisted and tubu­lar it typically encloses 6 to 18 neck canal cells. The jacket of the archegonium is single layered but it is thick. It is double layered in the venter region. The venter region typically consists of an egg and the canal cell.