Which one of the following is a correct statement about reproduction

Options

(a) Pteridophyte gametophyte has a protonemal and leafy stage
(b) In gymnosperms female gametophyte is free-living
(c) Antheridiophores and archegoniophores are present in pteridophytes
(d) Origin of seed habit can be traced in pteridophytes

Correct Answer:

Origin of seed habit can be traced in pteridophytes

Explanation:

(1)Gametophyte of bryophytes bears protonemal & leafy stage. (2) In gymnosperm female gametophyte is not free living. (3) They are present in Marchantia or which is a bryophyte. (4) Origin of seed habit started in pteridophyte Selaginaella.