In flowering plants,the gametophyte

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In flowering plants, the gametophyte generation is reduced and dependent on the sporophyte generation for nutrients and support. Therefore, the gametophyte is smaller than the sporophyte. Option A is incorrect because the gametophyte cannot grow independently, as it requires nutrients from the sporophyte. Option B is incorrect because the gametophyte is not larger than the sporophyte. Option D is also incorrect for the same reason. Option E is partially correct, as the gametophyte can grow independently to some extent but not completely.

In Flowering Plants,the Gametophyte