Answer: Meiosis in sporangia (on undersides of fronds).
- A Seeds formed after fertilization of the ovule
- B Pollen grains released from the anther
- C Meiosis in sporangia (on undersides of fronds)
- D Rhizome fragmentation alone, without spore formation
Correct answer: C. Meiosis in sporangia (on undersides of fronds)
Explanation: Fern spores are produced by meiosis in sporangia (groups called sori) on the underside of fronds. Spores germinate into small gametophyte plants.
Structure of a mature flower. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Concept context
Asexual and sexual reproduction, flower anatomy, pollination, fertilization, and seed development.