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:

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds and insulates the axons of many neurons, facilitating the rapid transmission of electrical impulses.

Reticular Formation

An extensive network of neurons located in the brainstem, playing a key role in controlling arousal, attention, and sleep-wake cycles.

Thalamus

A part of the brain located in the forebrain that functions as a relay station, processing and transmitting information from the sensory organs to the cerebral cortex.

Sensory Information

The data received by the senses such as sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch, which is then interpreted by the brain.