In gymnosperms, the male and female gametophyte
(I) Do not have independent free living existence.
(II) Remain within the sporangia retained on parent sporophyte.
(III) May be born on same or different tree.
(IV) Perform meiosis to produce gametes.
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(I) & (II): Gametophytes are dependent and retained within the parent sporophyte.
(III): Cones can be on the same tree (Pinus) or different trees (Cycas).
(IV): The life cycle involves meiosis to transition from the sporophyte to the gamete-producing phase.
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