Q49 / 273 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Botany · Plant Kingdom
Which of the following properties correctly describes the plant depicted in this diagram?


- AIt produces seeds but they are not enclosed in fruits.
- Correct answerBIt has gametophyte and sporophyte which are independent of each other.
- CIt is a vascular cryptogam placed under class Lycopsida
- DIt shows protonema stage in its life cycle and doesn't bear true roots
Solution
The diagram given is of Equisetum. It is a pteridophyte which is placed under class Sphenopsida. It is a vascular cryptogam (having vascular tissue but not producing seeds). It has a haplo-diplontic life cycle in which the gameyophyte and sporophyte are independent of each other. Production of seeds without fruits is a characteristic of gymnosperms. Protonema stage and plant without true roots are seen mosses.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.