Male and female gametophytes do not have free independent existence in
A
Pteris
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B
Cedrus
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C
Polytrichum
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D
Funaria
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Solution
The correct option is BCedrus Cedrus is a gymnosperm. In gymnosperms, male and female gametophytes do not have free independent existence. They remain within the sporangia retained on the sporophytes.