Which of the following is an example of a Bryophyte? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is an example of a Bryophyte?
A. Spirogyra
B. Fern
C. Funaria
D. Pinus
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Bryophytes are non-vascular land plants that include mosses, liverworts, and hornworts. Funaria is a common moss and a classic example of a bryophyte. Spirogyra is a green alga, ferns are pteridophytes (vascular cryptogams), and Pinus is a gymnosperm.

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