Which of the following statements about bryophytes is correct?

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Which of the following statements about bryophytes is correct?

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Bryophytes have a sporophyte that is free-living and photosynthetic. The gametophyte in bryophytes may have root-like, leaf-like, or stem-like structures. Correct Bryophytes lack a gametophyte phase in their life cycle. The antherozoids in bryophytes are non-motile.

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The gametophyte in bryophytes is thallus-like and may possess root-like, leaf-like, or stem-like structures.

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