Biology : PU-CET (U.G) 2016 Panjab University Entrance Exam With Answers

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49.

The Gametophytic Generation In Pteridophytes Is Commonly Called :

A: Thallus

B: Plant Body

C: Prothallus

D: Protonema

The answer is: C

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Explanation

In pteridophytes, the gametophytic generation is commonly called the prothallus. The prothallus is a small, flat, heart-shaped, or kidney-shaped structure that is typically 1-2 cm in size. It develops from the spore and produces the male and female gametes that fuse to form the zygote, which develops into the sporophytic generation. Therefore, the answer is C) Prothallus.