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NEET Botany Pteridophytes MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

If a pteridophyte sporophyte produces 1000 spores, and each spore has a 25% chance of developing into a mature gametophyte, how many mature gametophytes are expected to form?

A

250

B

500

C

100

D

750

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the NCERT context, spores produced by the pteridophyte sporophyte germinate into free-living gametophytes. With a 25% chance of development, 25% of 1000 spores results in 250 mature gametophytes.

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