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NEET 2026
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Which of the following sets of plants is correctly paired with the...

Which of the following sets of plants is correctly paired with the nature of its dominant plant body and the status of its vascular tissues?

Options

  1. AMarchantia\textit{Marchantia} and Funaria\textit{Funaria} : Dominant sporophyte, Vascular tissues absent
  2. BSelaginella\textit{Selaginella} and Equisetum\textit{Equisetum} : Dominant sporophyte, Vascular tissues present
  3. CCycas\textit{Cycas} and Cedrus\textit{Cedrus} : Dominant gametophyte, Vascular tissues present
  4. DSpirogyra\textit{Spirogyra} and Volvox\textit{Volvox} : Dominant sporophyte, Vascular tissues absent

Correct answer

B. Selaginella\textit{Selaginella} and Equisetum\textit{Equisetum} : Dominant sporophyte, Vascular tissues present

Step-by-step solution

Marchantia\textit{Marchantia} and Funaria\textit{Funaria} belong to bryophytes. In bryophytes, the dominant phase in the life cycle is the gametophyte, and vascular tissues are absent.

Selaginella\textit{Selaginella} and Equisetum\textit{Equisetum} belong to pteridophytes. In pteridophytes, the main plant body is a sporophyte which is differentiated into true root, stem, and leaves. These organs possess well-differentiated vascular tissues (xylem and phloem).

Cycas\textit{Cycas} and Cedrus\textit{Cedrus} belong to gymnosperms. In gymnosperms, the dominant phase is the sporophyte, and vascular tissues are present.

Spirogyra\textit{Spirogyra} and Volvox\textit{Volvox} belong to algae. In algae, the dominant phase is the gametophyte, and vascular tissues are absent.

Answer: Selaginella\textit{Selaginella} and Equisetum\textit{Equisetum} : Dominant sporophyte, Vascular tissues present
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