How do algae differ from bryophytes?

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(B) Algae are simple,thalloid,and autotrophic organisms that lack specialized reproductive structures like those found in higher plants. In algae,the

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Reproductive organs covered by sterile jackets

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(B) Algae are simple,thalloid,and autotrophic organisms that lack specialized reproductive structures like those found in higher plants. In algae,the reproductive organs are typically unicellular and lack a surrounding layer of sterile cells. In contrast,bryophytes are more complex and possess multicellular reproductive organs (antheridia and archegonia) that are protected by a sterile jacket of cells. This sterile jacket prevents the reproductive cells from drying out,which is an adaptation to life on land. Therefore,the presence of reproductive organs covered by a sterile jacket is a key feature that distinguishes bryophytes from algae.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$	Column-$III$
$(A)$ Calyciflorae	$(p)$ Helianthus annuus	$(I)$ Rose
$(B)$ Bicarpellatae	$(q)$ Hibiscus rosa-sinensis	$(II)$ Mahua
$(C)$ Inferae	$(r)$ Rosa indica	$(III)$ Sunflower
$(D)$ Disciflorae	$(s)$ Madhuca indica	$(iv)$ Periwinkle
$(E)$ Thalamiflorae	$(t)$ Catharanthus roseus	$(v)$ Lemon
$(F)$ Heteromerae	$(u)$ Citrus limon	$(vi)$ China rose

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