Botany-Pteridophytes

NEET Botany Pteridophytes MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following statements about pteridophytes is correct?

A

Pteridophytes have free-living gametophytes that require water for fertilization.

B

The sporophyte of pteridophytes consists only of a capsule.

C

Pteridophytes are exclusively found in arid regions due to their sporophyte structure.

D

Gametes in pteridophytes are produced in structures called flowers.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Pteridophytes possess free-living, photosynthetic gametophytes that require cool, damp, shady places and water for fertilization, as described in the NCERT context.

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