NEET Previous Year Question

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

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: C. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. ALiverworts
  2. BMosses
  3. CPteridophytes
  4. DGymnosperms

Correct answer: C

Solution

(c) In Pteridophyte, the female gametophyte is retained on the parent sporophyte for variable periods. The development of the zygotes into young embryos take place within the female gametophytes. This event is a precursor to the seed habit considered an important step in evolution.

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