Which of the following statements about the life cycle of mosses is FALSE ? Moss
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Which of the following statements about the life cycle of mosses is FALSE ?
Moss sperm are flagellated and need water to reach the egg.
Haploid spores are the major means of dispersal.
Antheridia and archegonia are found within the gametophyte body.
Gametophytes produce eggs and sperm by meiosis.
Explain how you came to your conclusion with evidence.
A.Moss sperm are flagellated and need water to reach the egg.
B.Haploid spores are the major means of dispersal.
C.Antheridia and archegonia are found within the gametophyte body.
D.Gametophytes produce eggs and sperm by meiosis.
Explanation / Answer
Answer:
D. Gametophytes produce eggs and sperm by meiosis.
Explanation:
Mosses are haploid. It means that gametophyte phase is dominant (haploid) and the sporophytic phase is restricted to zygote. Both male and female gametophytes produce gametes, sperms and eggs respectively by mitosis only but not by meiosis as gametophytes are haploid.
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