Plant Kingdom Question 276
Question: Which one of the following alternatives represents the gametophytic phase in Pinus [MP PMT 1994]
Options:
A) Pinus plant
B) Zygote
C) Micro and megaspores
D) Male and female cones
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
The sporogenesis results in the formation of micro and megaspores representing the first gametophyte cells.
They undergo gametogenesis so as to form the male and female gametophytes respectively.