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In which one of the following, male and female gametophytes do not have free living independent existence?

1. Peris
2. Funaria
3. Polytrichum
4. Cedrus

Correct answer: Cedrus

Solution

Cedrus is a gymnosperm, and in gymnosperms the gametophytes are highly reduced and dependent on the sporophyte. In contrast, mosses like Funaria and Polytrichum have free-living gametophytes.

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