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JIPMER 2012
Exam
JIPMER
Year
2012
Subject
Botany
Chapter
Plant Kingdom

JIPMER 2012 · Botany · Plant Kingdom

Calyptra develops from

Calyptra develops from

Options

  1. Aventer wall of archegonium
  2. Boutgrowth of gametophyte
  3. Cneck wall of archegonium
  4. Dparaphysis of the archegonial branch

Correct answer

A. venter wall of archegonium

Step-by-step solution

Calyptra is a covering developed from the ventre of archegonium in bryophytes and pteridophytes. It acts as a transpiration shield around the immature capsule and provides protection to the young capsule.
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