Antheridia and archegonia are _ organs in bryophytes.
Correct answer: A. Reproductive
- A. Reproductive
- B. Digestive
- C. Respiratory
- D. None of the above
Explanation
Antheridia is the male sex organ, and is a haploid structure whose function is to produce male gametes called antherozoids or sperms. Antheridia are present in the gametophyte phase of cryptogams like bryophytes and ferns. Archegonia is the female sex organ, which produces female gametes. It is responsible for the production of female gametes that are egg cells or ova mainly in cryptogams.
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