Published by:
CGP EDU Academic Team
Published on: August 14, 2026
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion 
and the other is labelled as Reason R:
Assertion
A
: The first stage of gametophyte in the life cycle of moss is protonema stage.
Reason (R): Protonema develops directly from spores produced in capsule.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
is not correct but 
is correct.
Reason (R): Protonema develops directly from spores produced in capsule.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
is not correct but is correct.
B
Both 
and 
are correct and 
is the correct explanation of 
.
and are correct and is the correct explanation of .
C
Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of 
.
.
D
A is correct but R is not correct.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
NOT AVAILABLE
Mosses spores released from the capsule germinate to form the filamentous structure called protonema. It is the first stage of gametophyte.
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu
Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.
Write a Review
Share your experience with this question and solution.
Commentary
Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.
Similar Questions
Explore conceptually related problems
Examine the figures
Male and female gametophytes are independent and free-living in
Algae have cell wall made up of
Consider the following four statements and specify whether they are correct or wrong.
Selaginella and Salvinia are considered to represent a significant step towards the evolution of se…
Examine the figure given below and select the correct option giving all the four parts (A, B, C and…