Which group has a dominant vascular sporophyte and a small prothallus requiring water for fertilisation?
ABryophytes
BPteridophytes
CGymnosperms
DBrown algae
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Pteridophytes
Pteridophytes have true roots, stems and leaves with vascular tissue. Their dominant sporophyte produces spores; the small gametophyte is a prothallus, and water is required for antherozoids to reach archegonia.
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