The female reproductive cells in bryophytes Is called:
Correct answer: A. Archegonium
- A. Archegonium
- B. Egg
- C. Oosphere
- D. Both (B) & (C)
Explanation
In bryophytes, the archegonium is the structure that contains the egg cell. It is a flask-shaped structure with a long neck and a swollen base. The neck of the archegonium allows the entry of sperm, which fertilizes the egg. After fertilization, the archegonium protects and nourishes the developing embryo. It's a fascinating part of the reproductive process in bryophytes.
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