NEETBiologyPlant KingdomMCQ+4 / −1
From evolutionary point of view, retention of the female gametophyte with developing young embryo on the
parent sporophyte for some time, is first observed in :
- APteridophytes
- BMosses
- CLiverworts
- DGymnosperms
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Correct answer: A
The female gametophytes in pteridophytes are retained on the parent sporophytes for variable periods. The developments of the zygotes into young embryos take place within the female gametophytes. This event is a precursor to the seed habit and considered as an important step in evolution.
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