Consider the given two statements:
I. Formation of a multicellular haploid gametophyte as in ferns rather than limiting it to a few cells is believed to provide an evolutionary advantage.
II. The transmission of harmful traits is less likely to occur to the future generations.

1. Both I and II are correct and II explains I
2. Both I and II are correct but II does not explain I
3. I is true but II is false
4. Both I and II are false

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The diagram shows a sorus in section in ferns. What would be the name for A?

  

1. Annulus
2. Placenta
3. Indusium
4. Stomium

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In the given longitudinal section of archegonium of moss identify A, B, C and D respectively:
 

1. Ventral canal cell, Neck canal cell, Egg, Venter
2. Ventral canal cell, Neck canal cell, Venter, Egg
3. Neck canal cell, Ventral canal cell, Venter, Egg
4. Neck canal cell, Ventral canal cell, Egg, Venter

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The description of which of the following features of reproductive structures of Funaria is correct?

I. Reproductive organs are borne on separate branches of the same thallus
II. Antheridia are club shaped
III. Archegonia are flask shaped

1. I and II only
2. I and III only
3. II and III only
4. I, II and III

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