JAMB Biology 1995 Question 3

Question 3

Plant Kingdom

One common characteristic of fungi, algae, mosses and ferns is that they

  1. A.show alternation of generations
  2. B.reproduce sexually by conjugation
  3. C.produce spores that are dispersed
  4. D.possess chlorophyll in their tissues.
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Answer: C (produce spores that are dispersed)

Explanation

Fungi, algae, mosses and ferns all reproduce by spores that are scattered to new places. Fungi lack chlorophyll and only some algae and fungi conjugate.