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In ferns, meiosis takes place during :

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Germination of spores.

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Formation of spores.

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Formation of gametes.

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Formation of archegonium.

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Solution

The correct option is B
Formation of spores.

In alternation of generations, in Bryophytes and Pteridophytes (ferns) the gametophyte is haploid and produces gametes by mitosis.
When fertilization occurs the gametes join to form a diploid sporophyte. The sporophyte undergoes meiosis to produce haploid spores which will give rise to the gametophyte.

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