Most gymnosperms have :–

Biology Biological Classification Kingdom - Plantae - Gymnosperm Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 11, 2026

Both archegonia and antheridia

Antheridia but no archegonia

Archegonia but no antheridia

No antheridia or archegonia

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Most gymnosperms have Archegonia but no antheridia. While they possess female archegonia to produce eggs, the male gametophyte is reduced to pollen grains, which lack formal antheridia structures.

• Archegonia: Present, as female sex organs.

• Antheridia: Absent in most gymnosperms.

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