Question
Biology Question on Kingdom Plant
Bryophytes are called amphibians of plant kingdom because
A
their reproductive phase requires water
B
their sex organs are multicellular and jacketed
C
they have tracheids
D
all of the above
Answer
their reproductive phase requires water
Explanation
Solution
Bryophytes are called amphibians of plant kingdom because they complete their vegetative phase on land but water is required for their reproductive phase. Water helps in maturation and dehiscence of sex organs in bryophytes. It also helps in the transfer of sperms to the archegonia. This makes water essential for completion of life cycle of bryophytes.