Botany-Pteridophytes

NEET Botany Pteridophytes MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11

If a pteridophyte sporophyte produces 1000 spores, and each spore gives rise to a single gametophyte, how many gametophytes will form in a cool, damp, shady area?

A

1000

B

500

C

2000

D

1500

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the NCERT context, each spore produced by a pteridophyte sporophyte germinates to form a free-living gametophyte. Thus, 1000 spores will result in 1000 gametophytes.

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