VMMC VMMC Medical Solved Paper-2009

  • question_answer
    In Funaria capsule, dispersal of spores takes place through

    A) peristomial teeth

    B)       annulus

    C)  calyptra                              

    D)         operculum

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    In moss (Funaria), the dispersal of spores is facilitated by hygroscopic bouring movements of peristomial teeth (lengthening and shortening of peristomial teeth). The inner peristome acts as a sieve allowing only a few spores to escape at a time.


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