36. Which of the following is the largest group of bryophytes?
a) Mosses
b) Liverworts
c) Hornworts
d) Neither, all groups are equally large
37. Which of the following is not a type of moss?
a) Sphagnum
b) Polytrichum
c) Riccia
d) Thuidium
38. Which of the following statements about bryophyte reproduction is incorrect?
a) Mosses produce both male and female gametophytes
b) Bryophytes can reproduce asexually through fragmentation
c) Spores are produced by the sporophyte generation
d) Bryophytes require water for fertilization
39. Which of the following is not a characteristic of mosses?
a) They can grow in a wide range of habitats
b) They have small leaf-like structures called phyllids
c) Their sporophytes are photosynthetic
d) They play a crucial role in nutrient cycling
40. What is the primary function of the rhizoids in bryophytes?
a) Reproduction
b) Water absorption
c) Nutrient uptake
d) Anchoring the plant