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Which of the following is correct in case of homosporous pteridophytes?
  1. All the sporangia are similar
  2. Male and female gametophytes exist
  3. Two different types of spores are present
  4. None of the above

A
All the sporangia are similar
B
Male and female gametophytes exist
C
Two different types of spores are present
D
None of the above
Solution
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Homosporous pteridophytes produce only one type of spores. Also, all the sporangia in a homosporous pteridophyte are similar.
So, the correct option is 'All the sporangia are similar'.

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