In gymnosperms, the male and the female gametophytes do not have an independent free-living existence. (True/False)

The male and female gametophytes do not have an independent free-living existence in :

Male and female gametophytes do not have an independent free living existence in:-

Some statements are given below :- (a) In gymnosperms the male and the female gametophytes do not have an independent free-living existence (b) In Cycas foliage leaves are pinnately compound (c) The stems are branched in Pinus and Cedrus (d) In Pinus, male cones and female cones are borne on different trees. Out of them, which statements are correct ?

Assertion : The leaves in gymnosperms are well adapted to withstand extremes of temperature, humidity and wind Reason : Unlike bryophytes and pteridophytes, in gymnosperms the male and female gametophytes do not have an independent free living existence.

Assertion : The leaves in gymnosperms are well adapted to withstand extremes of temperature, humidity and wind Reason : Unlike bryophytes and pteridophytes, in gymnosperms the male and female gametophytes do not have an independent free living existence.

Assertion : The leaves in gymnosperms are well adapted to withstand extremes of temperature, humidity and wind Reason : Unlike bryophytes and pteridophytes, in gymnosperms the male and female gametophytes do not have an independent free living existence.