Plant Kingdom Question 352

Question: Heterosporous pteridophytes always produce [MP PMT 1986]

Options:

A) Monoecious gametophytes

B) Dioecious gametophytes

C) Homothallic gametophytes

D) None of the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Heterosporous pteridophytes (e.g., Isoetes, Selaginella, Marsilea etc.) produce unisexual (dioecious) gametophytes.

The development of gametophyte is endosporic (grow with in spore wall).