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In bryophytes, the gemmae help in which one of the following?

BRYOPHYTES
NEET 2025 PYQ
1

Sexual reproduction

2

Asexual reproduction

3

Nutrient absorption

4

Gaseous exchange

Solution:

Gemmae are specialized green, multicellular, asexual buds that develop in small receptacles called gemma cups located on the thalli of some bryophytes, such as Marchantia. These gemmae detach from the parent body and germinate to form new individuals, thus serving as a means of asexual reproduction.