NEETBotanyPlant Kingdom
What do the spores germinate into in bryophytes?
Options
- ASporophyte
- BGametophyte
- CProthallus
- DZygote
Correct answer
B. Gametophyte
Step-by-step solution
They lack true roots, stems or leaves. They may possess root-like, leaf-like or stem-like structures. The main plant body of the bryophyte is haploid. It produces gametes, hence is called a gametophyte. The sex organs in bryophytes are multicellular. The male sex organ is called antheridium. They produce biflagellate antherozoids. The female sex organ called archegonium is flask-shaped and produces a single egg. The antherozoids are released into water where they come in contact with archegonium. An antherozoid fus