The life cycle of a moss includes two distinct phases. Which of the following is the correct description of these phases?
1. Protonema and gametophyte stage, both of which are diploid.
2. Sporophyte and gametophyte stages, with the gametophyte being diploid.
3. Protonema stage and leafy stage, both being parts of the gametophyte.
4. Leafy stage and sporophyte stage, both independent and diploid.
Subtopic:  Bryophyte (Mosses) |
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Match List-I with List-II
List-I
(Group)
List-II
(Dominant plant body)
A. Liverworts P. Gametophyte with leafy structure
B. Mosses Q. Independent sporophyte with vascular tissue

C. Ferns R. Gametophyte with thalloid body
D. Gymnosperms S. Seed-bearing sporophyte without fruits
1. A–P, B–Q, C–R, D–S
2. A–Q, B–P, C–S, D–R
3. A–R, B–P, C–Q, D–S
4. A–R, B–Q, C–P, D–S
Subtopic:  Gymnosperms: I | Bryophyte (Mosses) |
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