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Botany · PYQ NEET UG 2023
हिन्दीGiven below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R : \n Assertion A : The first stage of gametophyte in the life cycle of moss is protonema stage.\n Reason R : Protonema develops directly from spores produced in capsule.\nIn the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Correct answer · Option 4
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation
In mosses, the predominant stage of the life cycle is the gametophyte which consists of two stages: protonema stage and leafy stage. The protonema develops directly from a spore. Thus, both A and R are correct and R explains A.
