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Read the following Assertion and Reason and choose the correct option. Assertion: The gametophytes bear male and female sex organs called antheridia and archegonia, respectively. Reason: Water is not required for fertilization in Pteridophytes.
Options
- ABoth Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion
- BBoth Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
- CAssertion is true but the Reason is false
- DBoth Assertion and Reason are false
Correct answer
C. Assertion is true but the Reason is false
Step-by-step solution
The gametophytes bear male and female sex organs called antheridia and archegonia, respectively. Water is required for transfer of antherozoids - the male gametes released from antheridia, to the mouth of archegonium.