Step 1: Understanding spore dispersal in Funaria.
Funaria, commonly known as moss, utilizes peristomial teeth located around the mouth of the spore capsule. These teeth are hygroscopic, meaning they respond to moisture changes. When it's dry, they bend outward to release spores, and when it's moist, they close to protect the spores inside.
Step 2: Mechanism functionality.
The mechanism allows Funaria to efficiently disperse its spores during favorable conditions, ensuring better germination and survival rates in suitable environments.
Match the following:

Choose the correct pair from the following:

Identify A, B, C plants in a series based on these characters of roots:
A. Roots at lower nodes of stem
B. Roots absorb water and food from host plant
C. Root forming nodules
Plants which perform photosynthesis by these parts:
a) Ribbon like roots
b) Fleshy cylindrical stem
c) Needle like stem
d) Flattened stem
Study and match the following lists:

Give the ratios between the following compounds in photosynthesis of plants:
A. Tetroses and sedoheptuloses
B. CO2 fixed and net production of G-3-P
C. DHAP takes part in regenerative phase and RUBP formed
Assertion (A): New cells are always being added to the plant body by the activity of the meristem.
Reason (R): The cells/tissues arising out of the same meristem have different structures at maturity.