Question

Jacket of fern antheridium is composed of

• A. 2 cells
• B. 3 cells
• C. 4 cells
• D. 5 cells

Answer 1

The correct option is B 3 cells

Antheridium is a haploid structure containing male gametes. It is present in gametophyte stage of cryptogams like bryophytes and ferns. An antheridium consists of sterile cells and spermatogenous tissue. The sterile cells may form a central support structure or surround the spermatogenous tissue as a protective jacket. Jacket of fern antheridium is made up of 3 cells.