Question

Just like mosses, ferns spores are covered with sporopollenin?
1) True
2) False

Answer 1

False. Fern spores are not covered with sporopollenin like moss spores.

Step-by-step explanation:

False. Unlike mosses, fern spores are not covered with sporopollenin. Sporopollenin is a tough, resistant substance that protects spores from desiccation and other environmental stresses. Moss spores have a sporopollenin covering, which helps them survive in dry conditions and dispersal by wind. However, fern spores do not have a sporopollenin covering and rely on other mechanisms for dispersal.