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In which one of the following do male and female gametophytes not have a free-living independent existence?

  1. A
    Cedrus
  2. B
    Pteris
  3. C
    Funaria
  4. D
    Polytrichum

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In gymnosperms (like Cedrus) and angiosperms, the gametophytes are highly reduced and remain permanently within the sporangia borne on the sporophyte. They do not have an independent, free-living existence. In contrast, bryophytes (Funaria, Polytrichum) and pteridophytes (Pteris) have free-living gametophytes.

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In which one of the following do male and female gametophytes not have a free-living independent existence?
A
Cedrus
B
Pteris
C
Funaria
D
Polytrichum

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