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