The significance of heterospory in plants is that:
Correct answer: D. Helps in the production of independent gametophytes
- A. Helps in seed formation
- B. Ensures the development of motile sperms
- C. Provides an efficient way of spore dispersion
- D. Helps in the production of independent gametophytes
Explanation
The correct answer is option D. Heterospory helps in the production of independent gametophytes. Heterospory is the production of two distinct types of spores: microspores and megaspores, which develop into male and female gametophytes respectively.
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