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Q. A prothallus is
A. a structure in pteridophytes formed before the thallus develops
B. a sporophytic free-living structure formed in pteridophytes
C. a gametophyte free-living structure formed in pteridophytes
D. a primitive structure formed after fertilization in Pteridophytes
Answer: a gametophyte free-living structure formed in pteridophytes