STANDARDBotany-Plant Kingdom
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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