AFMC AFMC Solved Paper-2004

  • question_answer
    Reduction (meiotic) division in Pteridophyta occurs :

    A) during gamete formation

    B)  after spore formation

    C) during spore formation

    D) after gamete formation

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Meiosis in pteridophytesoccur during spore formation. Meiosis is the turning point in thelife cycle. The diploid sporophvtic generation ends with meiosis and the new haploid gametophytic generation begins with the formation of haploid spore. The spore (n) on germination produces haploid fern prothallus.


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