Biology · PLANT KINGDOM

Which structural feature distinguishes the gametophyte stage of a moss from the gametophyte stage of a liverwort?

A
Presence of unicellular unbranched rhizoids for anchorage.
B
Dependence of gametophyte on sporophyte for nutrition.
C
Absence of sex organs at the apex of leafy shoots.
D
Formation of an upright leafy stage with multicellular branched rhizoids and spirally arranged leaves.

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Correct answer · Option D

Formation of an upright leafy stage with multicellular branched rhizoids and spirally arranged leaves.

Moss gametophytes consist of an upright leafy stage anchored by multicellular and branched rhizoids with spirally arranged leaves, unlike liverworts.