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The sporophytes bear sporangia that are subtended by leaf-like appendages called
The sporophytes bear sporangia that are subtended by leaf-like appendages called
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The correct option is C Sporophylls
Sporophylls
- Sporophylls are the green photosynthetic leaf-like appendages, present on the sporophytic plant body of pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms, that bear the sporangia.
- In some pteridophytes and most gymnosperms, the sporophylls are arranged into compact structures called strobili or cones.
- Sporangia are the spore forming chambers in which haploid spores are formed that germinate into haploid gametophytes.
Final answer: (c) Sporophylls
Sporophylls
- Sporophylls are the green photosynthetic leaf-like appendages, present on the sporophytic plant body of pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms, that bear the sporangia.
- In some pteridophytes and most gymnosperms, the sporophylls are arranged into compact structures called strobili or cones.
- Sporangia are the spore forming chambers in which haploid spores are formed that germinate into haploid gametophytes.
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