The sporophytes of ferns have roots but the gametophyte prothallus has rhizoids.

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This statement is true. The sporophyte generation of ferns has true roots, while the gametophyte generation (prothallus) has rhizoids, which are single-celled, hair-like structures that anchor the prothallus to the substrate and absorb water and nutrients.

The Sporophytes of Ferns Have Roots but the Gametophyte Prothallus