Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about gemmae?
(i) These are specialised structures by which asexual reproduction take place in liverworts.
(ii) They are green, multicellular and asexual buds.
(iii) They develop in small receptacles called gemma cups.
(iv) They detach from parent body and germinate to form new individuals.

• A. (i) and (ii)
• B. (ii) and (iii)
• C. (i), (ii) and (iii)
• D. All of these

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Gemmae are a means of asexual reproduction found in many bryophytes (e.g, liverworts). They are 1 to many celled, specially produced clonal plant fragments. They are green, multicellular, asexual buds which develop in small receptacles (called gemma cups) located on the thalli. Gemmae become detached from the parent body and germinate to form new individuals.