Question

Consider the following statements :
Marchantia polymorpha
(1) is dioecious
(2) possesses antheridiophores and archegoniophores
(3) lácks foot and seta in its sporophyte
(4) is heterosporous

• A. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
• B. 1 and 2 are correct
• C. 1, 2 and 4 are correct
• D. 1 and 3 are correct

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Marchantia Polymorphais is a dioecious bryophyte which possesses both antheridiophore (male) and archegoniophore (female) on the same receptacle. Marchantia polymorpha grows as a pioneer in the burnt solid of the forest after fire.