Botany-Pteridophytes

NEET Botany Pteridophytes MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11

If a pteridophyte produces 2000 spores through meiosis, and only 25% of these spores successfully germinate to form gametophytes, how many gametophytes will be formed?

A

500

B

1000

C

1500

D

200

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the NCERT context, spores produced by pteridophytes undergo meiosis and germinate to form gametophytes. If 25% of 2000 spores germinate, then 2000 * 0.25 = 500 gametophytes are formed.

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