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Questions Related to cryptogams

Which one of the following is a correct statement?

  1. Pteridophyte gametophyte has a protonemal and leafy stage

  2. In gymnosperms female gametophyte is free-living

  3. Antheridiophores and archegoniophores are present in pteridophytes

  4. Origin of seed habit can be traced in pteridophytes


Correct Option: A

The most primitive vascular plants are ___________.

  1. Cycas

  2. Ferns

  3. Moss

  4. Brown algae


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Most premitive vascular plants are pteridophytes.
Cycas belongs to gymnosperms. Gymnosperms have a well-differentiated plant body with vascular tissues. They produce naked seeds. Hence, option A is incorrect. 
Moss belongs to bryophytes. Bryophytes have a well-differentiated plant body with stem and leaf-like structures. But there is no specialized vascular or mechanical tissue. Therefore, option C is incorrect. 
Brown algae belong to thallophytes. Thallophytes do not have well-differentiated plant body and vascular tissues. Therefore, option D is incorrect. 
Ferns belong to pteridophytes. Pteridophytes have a well-differentiated plant body with vascular tissues. Therefore, option B is correct.