NEETBotanyPlant Kingdom
How many of the following pairs are correctly matched? (I) Polysiphonia : Green algae (II) Sphagnum : Moss (III) Equisetum : Gymnosperm (IV) Cycas : Gymnosperm
Options
- AOnly two
- BOnly three
- COnly one
- DAll four
Correct answer
A. Only two
Step-by-step solution
Evaluate each pair: (I) Polysiphonia is a red alga (Rhodophyceae), not a green alga. This pair is incorrectly matched. (II) Sphagnum is a bryophyte commonly known as peat moss. This pair is correctly matched. (III) Equisetum is a pteridophyte (horsetail), not a gymnosperm. This pair is incorrectly matched. (IV) Cycas is a gymnosperm. This pair is correctly matched. Therefore, exactly two pairs (II and IV) are correctly matched. Answer: Only two