Plant-Kingdom Question 754
The gametophyte of ferns:
Options:
A) True roots are a characteristic feature of vascular plants and are essential for anchoring the plant and absorbing water and nutrients.
B) Antheridia
C) Archegonia
D) Both [b] and [c]
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Gametophyte is a free living, photoautotrophic thalloid, also called prothallus.
Prothallus bears rhizoids, antheridia and archegonia on its under surface.