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.