Question

Choose the incorrect statement regarding pteridophytes.

• A. Pteridophytes are frequently grown as ornamentals and also used for medicinal purposes
• B. Sporophyte is dominant phase
• C. Gametophyte is independent
• D. Prothallus is unicellular

Answer 1

The correct option is D Prothallus is unicellular

Ferns, belonging to pteridophytes, are ornamental plants grown for decorative purposes. In pteridophytes, the sporophyte phase is dominant. Gametophyte is free living in pteridophytes. The gametophyte phase of pteridophytes is called prothallus. Prothallus is multicellular.