Question

Archegoniatae include

• A. Bryophytes, Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms
• B. Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and Angiosperms
• C. Algae, Fungi and Bryophytes
• D. Algae, Fungi and Bacteria

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Bryophytes, Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms

An archegonium is a multicellular structure or organ of the gametophyte phase of plants, producing and containing the ovum or female gamete. The archegonium has a long neck canal or venter and a swollen base. Archegonia are located on the surface of the plant thallus. Plants having archegonium is known as archegoniate. Bryophytes, pteridophytes and gymnosperms are archegoniate plants. so option A is correct.