Assertion (A): The first stage of gametophyte in moss is the protonema stage. Reason (R): Protonema develops directly from spores produced in capsule.

Options

1. A is correct but R is not correct
2. A is not correct but R is correct
3. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
4. Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A

Correct Answer

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

Explanation

In moss, the haploid protonema forms the first stage of gametophyte and arises from spore germination.

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