Plant Kingdom Question 1
Question: Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
Assertion A: The first stage of gametophyte in the life cycle of most 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 :
(1) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(3) A is correct but R is not correct.
(4) A is not correct but R is correct.
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Answer: (2) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
Explanation-
- While both statements are correct, Reason R does not directly explain Assertion A. Assertion A is about the stage in the life cycle of the gametophyte, while Reason R is about the origin of the protonema from spores. The reason explains the origin of the protonema but does not directly explain why the protonema is considered the first stage of the gametophyte.