Production of two types of spores is known as________________?

Correct answer: A. Heterospory

  • A. Heterospory
  • B. Homospory
  • C. Heterogamy
  • D. Gamospory

Explanation

Heterospory is the production of two different kinds of spores, usually microspores and megaspores, which form male and female gametophytes. The likely alternative is b, homospory, but homosporous plants produce only one type of spore.

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