The diagram shows the life cycle of a fern.

Question

A spore grows into a mature gamete-producing plant. Text that reads: 1 2 3 4 Female organs, male organs, sperms, egg, Young spore- producing plant.
What happens during stage 2?

A.
A gamete-producing fern plant is flat and shaped like a heart.
B.
A mature spore-producing fern plant has fronds and produces spores.
C.
A spore grows into a mature gamete-producing plant.
D.
A zygote forms when a sperm fertilizes an egg cell.

Answer 1

In the context of the life cycle of a fern, stage 2 likely refers to the development of the gametophyte phase, during which the gamete-producing structure is formed. Based on the provided options, the correct answer is:

A. A gamete-producing fern plant is flat and shaped like a heart.

This statement describes the form of the gametophyte stage in ferns, which is typically referred to as a prothallus and often resembles a small, heart-shaped structure.