NEET Botany Pteridophytes MCQ Question
Which of the following combinations correctly describe the reproductive structures and requirements of pteridophytes?
Prothallus is the gametophyte; antheridia produce male gametes; fertilization requires water.
Prothallus is the sporophyte; archegonia are located in the roots; fertilization occurs without water.
Antheridia are produced only in male thalli; water is not essential for the transfer of gametes.
Gametophytes are always dependent on sunlight; spores are produced directly from the roots.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The prothallus is indeed the free-living gametophyte of pteridophytes, which possesses antheridia that produce male gametes. Fertilization occurs in the presence of water, which is essential for the movement of antherozoids to the archegonium.
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