Consider the following statements regarding gymnosperms
(A) In gymnospers, the male and female gametophytes have an independent existence
(B) The multicellular female gametophyte is retained within the megasporangium
(C) The gymnosperms are heterosporous
Of these statements.

Options

A. (A) and (B) are true but (C) is false
B. (A) and (C) are true but (B) is false
C. (B) and (C) are false but (A) is true
D. (B) and (C) are true but (A) is false

Answer

D