Male and female gametophytes are independent and free-living in
- mustard
- castor
- Pinus
- Sphagnum
Answer
(4) Sphagnum
Solution
As per NCERT, in bryophytes the main plant body is the haploid gametophyte, which is free-living and independent; the sporophyte is dependent on it.
∵ In gymnosperms ( Pinus) and angiosperms (mustard, castor) the gametophytes are reduced and remain within the sporangia (ovule / pollen),
∴ independent, free-living male and female gametophytes occur in the moss Sphagnum.
Answer: (4)