1.

    Which of these characteristics is NOT associated with the evolution of heterospory in pteridophytes?

    A

    Reduction in the number of megaspores

    B

    Increased protection of the female gametophyte

    C

    Development of endosporic gametophytes

    D

    Increased dependence on water for fertilization

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    7.

    The suspensor in Selaginella plays a crucial role in:

    A

    Anchoring the gametophyte to the substrate

    B

    Protecting the developing sporophyte

    C

    Facilitating spore dispersal

    D

    Pushing the developing embryo into the nutritive tissue of the female gametophyte

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    9.

    In pteridophytes spore germinate to give rise to

    A

    Thalloid gametophytes called prothallus

    B

    Thalloid sporophytes called prothallus

    C

    Thalloid sporocarp

    D

    Thalloid, photosynthesis sporophyte

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