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STANDARD Botany Pteridophytes MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11

Selaginella and Salvinia are considered to represent a significant step toward evolution of seed habit because

A

Megaspores possess endosperm and embryo surrounded by seed coat

B

Embryo develops in female gametophyte which is retained on parent sporophyte

C

Female gametophyte lacks archegonia

D

Male gametophyte lacks antheridia

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

In Selaginella and Salvinia, the embryo develops within the female gametophyte, which remains attached to the parent sporophyte, a precursor to seed habit.

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