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Rhizoids containing sporophytic plants are characteristic of :-

A

Bryopsida

B

Spenopsida

C

Cycadophyta

D

Psilopsida

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To solve the question "Rhizoids containing sporophytic plants are characteristic of:", we will analyze the options provided and identify the correct answer step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Terms**: - **Rhizoids**: These are root-like structures that anchor the plant and help in absorption. - **Sporophytic Plants**: The sporophyte is the diploid phase in the life cycle of plants that produces spores. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Briopsida**: This group primarily includes mosses, which do have structures that can resemble rhizoids, but they are not true roots. - **Sphenopsida**: This group includes horsetails and is characterized by jointed stems and whorled leaves. They do not typically have rhizoids. - **Psychodophyta**: This is not a commonly recognized group in plant taxonomy. - **Psilopsida**: This group includes whisk ferns, which have a unique structure where the sporophyte is rootless and has rhizoids. 3. **Identifying the Correct Group**: - Among the options, **Psilopsida** is known for having rhizoids associated with its sporophytes. The rhizomes in this group bear rhizoids that perform root-like functions. 4. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the correct answer to the question is **Psilopsida**. ### Final Answer: **Psilopsida** ---
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