Which one of the following is a correct statement

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

Answer

D

Explanation

Origin of seed habit can be seed in pteridophytes due to heterospory and embryo develops in female gametophyte.