Question

Prothallus represents the

1) Sporophytic phase in angiosperms

2) Sporophytic phase in gymnosperms

3) Ggametophytic phase in ferns

4) Sporophytic phase in ferns​

Answer 1

Explanation:

A prothallus, or prothallium, (from Latin pro = forwards and Greek θαλλος (thallos) = twig) is usually the gametophyte stage in the life of a fern or other pteridophyte. Occasionally the term is also used to describe the young gametophyte of a liverwort or peat moss as well.