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Male and female gametophytes are independent and free-living in:

  1. Mustard
  2. Castor
  3. Pinus
  4. Sphagnum

Correct answer: Sphagnum

Solution

Sphagnum is a bryophyte, and in bryophytes the gametophyte is the main plant body and lives independently. In mustard, castor, and Pinus, the gametophytes are highly reduced and dependent on the sporophyte.

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