Question

State whether the following statements are true or false.
Heterospory refers to the production of two different kinds of spores, one of which gives rise to male gametophyte and the other-female gametophyte

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Answer A: True

Mosses are heterosporous, which means they make two distinct types of spores; these develop into male and female gametophytes. Male gametophytes develop reproductive structures called antheridia (singular, antheridium) that produce sperm by mitosis. Female gametophytes develop archegonia that produce eggs by mitosis.