When a Moss Spore Lands on an Appropriate Site,it Germinates

question 17

Multiple Choice

When a moss spore lands on an appropriate site,it germinates into the first stage of the gametophyte,called a(n)

• A)antheridium.
• B)rhizoid.
• C)archegonium.
• D)protonema.
• E)thallus.

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Definitions:

Syndesmosis

A type of fibrous joint in which bones are joined together by connective tissue, allowing for slight movement.

Ball-and-Socket Joint

A highly mobile joint in which a spherical end of one bone fits into a round socket of another, allowing for movement in multiple directions.

Glenohumeral

Referring to the glenohumeral joint, the ball and socket joint where the arm (humerus bone) connects to the shoulder blade (scapula).

Atlanto-axial

Pertaining to the joint formed between the atlas (first cervical vertebra) and the axis (second cervical vertebra) which enables head rotation.