Question

In archegonium of Funaria, the number of neck canal cells is

• A. 2
• B. 3
• C. 5
• D. 6 to 11

Answer 1

The correct option is D 6 to 11

A mature archegonium has a long columnar stalk, a swollen venter and an elongated neck. The wall of the venter is two layered, but that of neck is single layered consisting of cells arranged in six rows. The neck encloses an axial row of six or more neck canal cells. Neck consists of 6 or more neck canal cells (6-11).