Assertion(A): The precursor to seed habit is seen in heterosporous ferns
Reason(R): The female gametophyte is retained for variable periods in heterosporous ferns 
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2. Both (A) and (R) are True, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
3. (A) is True, but (R) is False
4. (A) is False, but (R) is False
Subtopic:  Pteridophytes: Heterospory |
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From an evolutionary point of view, retention of the female gametophyte with developing young embryo on the parent sporophyte for some time, is first observed in:

1. Gymnosperms 2. Liverworts
3. Mosses 4. Pteridophytes
Subtopic:  Pteridophytes: Heterospory | Pteridophytes |
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Genera like Selaginella and Salvinia produce two kinds of spores. Such plants are known as

1. Homosporous 2. Heterosporous 
3. Homosorus 4. Heterosorus
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