Determine whether the statements regarding gametophytes and sporophytes pertain to nonvascular plants, seedless vascular plants, or seed‑bearing vascular plants. the gametophyte is smaller than and dependent on the larger sporophyte. the gametophyte is independent and larger than the sporophyte. the gametophyte is smaller than the sporophyte and can live independently of the sporophyte.

The gametophyte is smaller than and dependent on the larger sporophyte. : Seed bearing vascular plants

The gametophyte is independent and larger than the sporophyte. : Non vascular plants

The gametophyte is smaller than the sporophyte and can live independently of the sporophyte.: Seedless vascular plants

Explanation:

Seed bearing vascular plants are gymnosperms and angiosperms. These plants have dominant sporophyte that is independent of gametophyte and is capable of individual existence. Gametophyte generation in these plants is reduced and dependent on sporophyte. For example, the male gametophyte of angiosperms is pollen grain.

On the other hand, the non-vascular plants such as bryophytes and mosses have large and independent gametophyte on which the sporophyte depends for its survival. Pteridophytes are the seedless vascular plants and have separate gametophyte and sporophyte generations that are capable of independent survival.

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