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Topic: Plant kingdom: algae, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms· Diversity in Living World

Given below are the stages in the life cycle of pteridophytes. Arrange the following stages in the correct sequence.A. Prothallus stageB. Meiosis in spore mother cellsC. FertilisationD. Formation of archegonia and antheridia in gametophyte.E. Transfe…

Given below are the stages in the life cycle of pteridophytes. Arrange the following stages in the correct sequence.

A. Prothallus stage

B. Meiosis in spore mother cells

C. Fertilisation

D. Formation of archegonia and antheridia in gametophyte.

E. Transfer of antherozoids to the archegonia in presence of water.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1. B, A, D, E, C

2. B, A, E, C, D

3. D, E, C, A, B

4. E, D, C, B, A

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Best answer

Answer: 1. B, A, D, E, C

Key idea: In pteridophytes the dominant sporophyte makes spores by meiosis, which grow into the gametophyte.

  1. B: meiosis in spore mother cells
  2. A: spore grows into prothallus
  3. D: archegonia and antheridia form
  4. E: antherozoids swim to the archegonia in water
  5. C: fertilisation

Sequence: B, A, D, E, C.

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