How do algae differ from bryophytes?

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(B) Algae are simple,thalloid,and autotrophic organisms that lack specialized reproductive structures like those found in higher plants. In algae,the

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Reproductive organs covered by sterile jackets

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(B) Algae are simple,thalloid,and autotrophic organisms that lack specialized reproductive structures like those found in higher plants. In algae,the reproductive organs are typically unicellular and lack a surrounding layer of sterile cells. In contrast,bryophytes are more complex and possess multicellular reproductive organs (antheridia and archegonia) that are protected by a sterile jacket of cells. This sterile jacket prevents the reproductive cells from drying out,which is an adaptation to life on land. Therefore,the presence of reproductive organs covered by a sterile jacket is a key feature that distinguishes bryophytes from algae.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(a)$ Gymnosperms	$(p)$ Trimerous flowers
$(b)$ Monocots	$(q)$ Absence of flowers
$(c)$ Dicots	$(r)$ Primitive type of flowers
$(d)$ Pteridophytes	$(s)$ Tetramerous or pentamerous flowers

Column $I$	Column $II$
$A$. Glycogen	$t$. Agaricus
$B$. Pyrenoids	$s$. Spirogyra
$C$. Laminarin and mannitol	$p$. Sargassum
$D$. Floridean starch	$r$. Polysiphonia

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Match the following columns:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$(a)$ Gymnosperms $(p)$ Trimerous flowers
$(b)$ Monocots $(q)$ Absence of flowers
$(c)$ Dicots $(r)$ Primitive type of flowers
$(d)$ Pteridophytes $(s)$ Tetramerous or pentamerous flowers

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