Statement-I : Bryophytes have independent gametophyte and dependent sporophyte.
Statement-II : Vascular tissues are present in the gametophyte but not in sporophyte of bryophytes.

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Both Statement I and Statement II are wrong.

Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

Statement I is wrong, Statement II is correct.

Statement I is correct, Statement II is wrong.

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Statement I is correct. In bryophytes (mosses, liverworts, and hornworts), the gametophyte is the dominant and free-living phase of the life cycle, while the sporophyte is dependent on the gametophyte for nutrients and support. The sporophyte is typically a small, short-lived structure attached to the gametophyte.

Statement II is incorrect. Bryophytes are avascular plant. Bryophytes lack true vascular tissues (xylem and phloem) in both gametophyte and sporophyte phase.

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