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ATheir pollen needs a tube
BTheir spores need sunlight
CTheir sperm swim using flagella
DTheir seeds must float
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Their sperm swim using flagella
Bryophytes have motile sperm that swim with flagella, so a water film is needed to reach the egg.
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