Biology The Living World Previous Year Questions Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

In a moss the sporophyte :

A
arises from a spore produced from the gametophyte
B
manufactures food for itself, as well as for the gametophyte
C
is partially parasitic on the gametophyte
D
produces gametes that give rise to the gametophyte

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Nutritional Dependence: In mosses, the green, leafy part is the haploid gametophyte (dominant generation). The sporophyte (diploid generation) is the stalk and capsule that grows out of it. Because the sporophyte has limited chlorophyll and often cannot produce enough food on its own, it stays attached to the gametophyte to receive water and nutrients.

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