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Which of the following statements is incorrect about gymnosperms?
A
Their seeds are not covered
B
They are heterosporous
C
Male and female gametophytes are free living
D
Most of them have narrow leaves with thick cuticle
Detailed Solution
In gymnosperms, the male and female gametophytes are not free-living; they are retained within (dependent on) the sporophyte — so the statement that they are free living is incorrect.