The growing point of the new sporophyte in the shown fern prothallus is labelled as:
Correct answer: A. Option A
- A. Option A
- B. Option B
- C. Option C
- D. Option D
Explanation
In the life cycle of ferns, the prothallus is the gametophyte stage, which is small and heart-shaped. The new sporophyte begins to grow from the fertilized egg located on the prothallus. The 'growing point' is where this new sporophyte develops, typically labeled as 'A' in diagrams.
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