A plant shows thallus level of organisation. It shows rhizoids and is haploid. It needs water to complete its life cycle because the male gametes are motile. Identify the group to which it belongs to
(a) Pteridophytes
(b) Bryophytes
(c) Monocots
(d) Gymnosperms
Ans. The answer is the option (b) Bryophytes.
Explanation: Plants from monocots and gymnosperms do not require any water for the process of fertilisation. Bryophytes and pteridophytes require water for fertilisation. But pteridophytes have actual roots. Hence, ‘d’ is the correct choice.