Question

Q. Read the following statements regarding bryophytes and choose the incorrect option :-
a) Gametophytic phase is dominant in life cycle
b) Fertilisation takes place in presence of water
c) Zygote undergoes meiosis to produce sporophyte
d) Sporophyte is physiologically dependent on gametophyte​

Answer 1

(d), is possible ........


because it depends for nutrition

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Answer 2

The zygote will undergo the meiosis to produce sporophytes. This statement regarding the bryophytes is incorrect.

Answer: Option(c)

Explanation:

The fertilization between the haploid gametes forms the diploid zygote. The "zygote" will undergo many rounds of "mitosis" and result in the "diploid multicellular plant called sporophyte".

These specialized cells of sporophyte will undergo the "meiosis and produce haploid spores". Bryophytes are common and can be found in many "moist habitats" although they can survive in a dry environment.