- A Seeds formed after fertilization of the ovule
- B Pollen grains released from the anther
- C Meiosis in sporangia (on undersides of fronds)
- D Rhizome fragmentation alone, without spore formation
Correct answer: C. Meiosis in sporangia (on undersides of fronds)
Explanation: Fern spores are produced by meiosis in sporangia (groups called sori) on the underside of fronds. Spores germinate into small gametophyte plants.
Concept context
Asexual and sexual reproduction, flower anatomy, pollination, fertilization, and seed development.