Male and female gametophytes do not have free independent existence in: A. Pteris B. Cedrus C. Polytrichum D. Funaria

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Muskan Anand

2 years ago

Option B. Cedrus is a gymnosperm having reduced dependent gametophytes- pollen and endosperm. In gymnosperms the male and the female gametophytes do not have an independent free-living existence and remain within the sporangia and are retained on the sporophytes. 

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