The prothallus represents:

Gametophyte of fern

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Sporophyte of angiosperm

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Sporophyte of gymnosperm

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Sporophyte of bryophyte

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Solution

The correct option is A Gametophyte of fern
Prothallus represents the gametophyte or the gamete bearing structure of ferns and other pteridophytes.

Sporophyte is the diploid multicellular stage or the main plant body in angiosperms and gymnosperms.

Bryphytes have a diploid sporophyte which is dependent on the haploid gametophyte.

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