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.

• A
  $B, A, D, E, C$
• B
  $B, A, E, C, D$
• C
  $D, E, C, A, B$
• D
  $E, D, C, B, A$