Which of the Following Statements is True of Archegonia

Question

Which of the following statements is true of archegonia?
A)They are the sites where male gametes are produced.
B)They may temporarily contain sporophyte embryos.
C)They are the same as sporangia.
D)They are the ancestral versions of animal gonads.
E)They are asexual reproductive structures.

Accepted Answer

Archegonia are structures found in plants that produce and contain female gametes (eggs). In some plants, such as mosses and ferns, they can temporarily contain sporophyte embryos before they develop into a mature sporophyte. They are not sites for male gamete production, nor are they the same as sporangia. They are not ancestral versions of animal gonads, as plants and animals have different evolutionary histories. They are also not asexual reproductive structures.