AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The main difference that is found between the algae and bryophytes is the division of the plant body, where no division of labor is observed in the plant body of algae whereas the plant body of bryophytes internally divides into photosynthetic and storage zones.

Detailed explanation-2: -Therefore, “zygote undergoes meiosis” is the false statement about bryophytes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Algae are a large group of generally aquatic plants. Like bryophytes, algae are nonvascular: They lack the xylem and phloem tissues that transport fluids and nutrients internally. They do not have leaves, roots or flowers, nor do they have rhizoids or leaflike structures like some nonvascular plants.

Detailed explanation-4: -Yes, some bryophytes do have specialized cells for conducting either water or sugars through their plant body, however, the walls of these cells are not strengthened by the compound lignin, so they are not termed xylem and phloem.