Question

Male gametophyte with the least number of cells present in

• A. Pteris
• B. Lilium
• C. Funaria
• D. Pinus

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Lilium

The correct option is B.

Explanation of the Correct option:

1. In Lilium, which comes under the class angiosperms of the plant kingdom, the male gametophyte is highly reduced, and it contains 2 cells.
2. Thus, the male gametophyte with the least number of cells is present in Lilium.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

Pteris has a multicellular gametophytic prothallus with antheridia and archegonia.

Option C:

Funaria has a bisexual leafy stem which is the dominant phase of its life.

Option D:

1. In Pinus, the male gametophyte is much smaller than the female gametophyte.
2. It is made up of just three cells.

Final answer: Male gametophyte with the least number of cells present in the Lilium.