Q. Fern spores are usually

A) Haploid
B) Diploid
C) Triploid
D) Tetraploid
Explanation

In pteridophytes, spore is a haploid structure, which develops after meiosis in the spore mother cell. On germination, it gives rise to a green haploid prothallus (gametophyte) which is monoecious, $i.e.,$ has both antheridia (male sex organs) and archegonia (female sex organs).

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