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The young bryophyte gametophyte that develops following spore germination is known as

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Protoderm

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Protostele

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Protonema

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Sporangium

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Solution

The correct option is B Protonema
There are two different developmental stages of the gametophyte: the Protonema, and the gametophore. The Protonema is the first part of the moss that develops from the germinating spore.
So,the correct answer is C. ( protonema )

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