Q. Which one of the following is wrong about Chara :

Q. Which of the following is wrong about Chara :

(a)Globule and nucule present on the same plant.

(b) Upper oogonium and lower round antheridium.

(c) Globule is male reproductive structure.

(d) Upper antherdium and lower oogonium.

Solution :

Correct option: B
All species of chara reproduce sexually and show highly advanced oogamy. Male and female gametangia are called antheridia and oogonia respectively. Male fructification is called globule and the female is nucule. They are borne at the nodes of short branches, globule, towards lower side and nucule (female structure) towards upper side.