Plz explain-- gametophyte of pteridophyte may be monoecious or dioecious but sporophyte is not??

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Please refer the solution below for the said query

Monoecious is a condition in which both male and female reproductive parts are borne on same plant while the dioecious is a condition in which male and female reproductive parts are borne on separate plants.

In pteridophytes, the gametophyte is an individual that bears male and female reproductive organs and hence produces gametes. It may bear both male and female reproductive parts on same plant called monoecious or it may bear male and female reproductive parts on separate plants called dioecious. 

Since sporophyte produces only spores and does not bear reproductive organs. 

Therefore, gametophyte of pteridophyte may be monoecious or dioecious is correct but sporophyte of pteridophyte may be monoecious or dioecious is a wrong statement

Hope this information clears your doubt about the topic.

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