Question

Archegonia are the sex organs in

• A. algae, bryophytes and pteridophytes.
• B. bryophtes, pteridophytes and gymnosperms
• C. gymnosperms and angiosperms.
• D. bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

bryophtes, pteridophytes and gymnosperms

An archegonium is a multicellular structure or organ of the gametophyte phase of certain plants, producing and containing the ovum or female gamete. The corresponding male organ is called the antheridium. The archegonium has a long neck canal or venter and a swollen base. Archegonium is seen in bryophytes, pteridophytes and gymnosperms.