The gametophyte of fern bears

True roots

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Antheridia

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Archegonia

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Both B and C

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Solution

The correct option is D Both B and C
The gametophyte of fern or prothallus bears the sex organs, the antheridia and archegonia. Thus they called as homothallic. antheridia is a male sex organs while the archegonia is the female reproductive organs.
So, the correct answer is option D.

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