Q6 / 200 · NEET 2011 (Screening) · Botany

The gametophyte is not an independent, free living generation in

A
Adiantum
B
Marchantia
Correct answer
C
Pinus
D
Polytrichum

Solution

Unlike bryophytes and pteridophytes, in gymnosperms (eg, Pinus, Cycas, etc.), the male and female gametophytes do not have an independent free-living existence. They remain within the sporangia retained on the sporophytes.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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