Mosses and Bryophytes

31. Which of the following is not a characteristic of bryophytes?

a) They lack true roots, stems, and leaves

b) They require a moist environment for reproduction

c) They are classified as non-vascular plants

d) They produce flowers and fruits

32. What is the name given to the specialized cells in bryophytes that facilitate gas exchange?

a) Guard cells

b) Tracheids

c) Stomata

d) Vessels

33. The male reproductive structure in bryophytes is called:

a) Archegonium

b) Antheridium

c) Gametophyte

d) Sporangium

34. Which of the following is not a method of bryophyte dispersal?

a) Wind dispersal of spores

b) Water dispersal of gametes

c) Animal dispersal of sporophytes

d) Self-fertilization

35. Bryophytes are believed to be the closest living relatives of which group of plants?

a) Algae

b) Ferns

c) Gymnosperms

d) Angiosperms