Match the terms in Column-I with their correct description in Column-II and select the correct match from the codes given:
Column-I | Column-II | ||
A. | Protonema | P. | The first stage in development of the gametophyte in mosses. |
B. | Prothallus | Q. | The photosynthetic gametophyte in ferns. |
C. | Seta | R. | In bryophytes, the stalk that supports the capsule, if present. |
D. | Stipe | S. | The stem-like part of the thallus of brown algae such as kelp. |
A | B | C | D | |
1. | P | Q | R | S |
2. | Q | P | R | S |
3. | P | Q | S | R |
4. | Q | P | S | R |
Which one of the following is a correct statement?
1. Pteridophyte gametophyte has a protonemal and leafy stage
2. In gymnosperms, female gametophyte is free-living
3. Antheridiophores and archegoniophores are present in pteridophytes
4. Origin of seed habit can be traced in pteridophytes
Consider the following four statements whether they are correct or wrong,
(A) The sporophyte in liverworts is more elaborate than that in mosses.
(B) Salvinia is heterosporous.
(C) The life-cycle in all seed-bearing plants is diplontic.
(D) In Pinus, male and female cones are borne on different trees.
The two wrong statements together are
1. (A) and (C) | 2. (A) and (D) |
3. (B) and (C) | 4. (A) and (B) |
I: | They are the first terrestrial plants to possess true vascular tissue |
II: | Main plant is sporophyte |
III: | Water is required for transfer of antherozoids |
I: | Evolutionarily, they are the first terrestrial plants to possess flowers. |
II: | The dominant phase in the life cycle is the gametophytic plant body. |
Column I | Column II | ||
A. | Psilopsida | P. | Selanginella |
B. | Lycopsida | Q. | Adiantum |
C. | Sphenopsida | R. | Equisetum |
D. | Pteropsida | S. | Psilotum |
A | B | C | D | |
1. | R | Q | S | P |
2. | S | P | R | Q |
3. | P | S | Q | R |
4. | Q | R | P | S |