In the life cycle of pteridophytes, the main plant body is a _______ which is differentiated into _______.
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Correct answer: Sporophyte; true roots, stem, and leaves
Unlike bryophytes where the gametophyte is dominant, the main plant body in pteridophytes is a diploid sporophyte. It possesses true roots, stems, and leaves with well-differentiated vascular tissues.
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