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JAMB Biology 1993 Question 4

Question 4

Plant Kingdom

Which of the following organs or cell components are common to both the sporophyte and the gametophyte of a fern?

  1. A.Rhizoids
  2. B.Roots
  3. C.Chloroplasts
  4. D.Leaves.
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Answer: C (Chloroplasts)

Explanation

Both the leafy fern plant and the small prothallus are green and make their own food, so both have chloroplasts. Rhizoids belong only to the prothallus; roots and leaves only to the sporophyte.