Which of the following properties are not seen in Funaria ?
I. They have unicellular rhizoids .
II. The gametophytic phase of the life cycle includes Protonema and leafy stage
IV. sporophyte consists of root , stem, and leaves.

Options

A. I and II
B. I and IV
C. II and III
D. I and III

Answer

To solve the question regarding the properties not seen in Funaria, we will analyze each statement provided:

1. **Statement I: They have unicellular rhizoids.**
- Funaria, like other mosses, has rhizoids that are multicellular and branched. Therefore, this statement is incorrect as Funaria does not have unicellular rhizoids.

2. **Statement II: The gametophytic phase of the life cycle includes Protonema and leafy stage.**
- The life cycle of Funaria indeed includes a gametophytic phase that consists of two stages: the Protonema stage, which develops from spores, and the leafy stage that develops from the secondary Protonema. This statement is correct.

3. **Statement III: Sporophyte consists of root, stem, and leaves.**
- In Funaria, the sporophyte does not consist of true roots, stems, and leaves. Instead, it has a foot, a seta (stalk), and a capsule (sporangium). Therefore, this statement is also incorrect.

From the analysis, we can conclude that the properties not seen in Funaria are:

- **I. They have unicellular rhizoids.** (Incorrect, as they have multicellular rhizoids)
- **III. Sporophyte consists of root, stem, and leaves.** (Incorrect, as it does not have true roots, stems, and leaves)

Thus, the answer to the question is that properties I and III are not seen in Funaria.