Question
Biology Question on Angiosperms
Male gametophyte with least number of cells is present in
A
Pteris
B
Funaria
C
Lilium
D
Pinus.
Answer
Lilium
Explanation
Solution
Pteris has a multicellular gametophytic prothallus which has both antheridia and archegonia. Funaria has a bisexual leafy gametophyte which is the dominant phase of life. In both Lilium (an angiosperm) and Pinus (a gymnosperm) male gametophyte is highly reduced and is 2 celled and 3 celled respectively. Thus male gametophyte with least number of cells is present in Lilium.