Q11 / 200 · NEET 2007 · Botany

In the prothallus of a vascular cryptogam, the antherozoids and eggs mature at different times. As a result:

  • A
    there is high degree of sterility
  • B
    one can conclude that the plant is apomictic
  • Correct answer
    C
    self fertilization is prevented
  • D
    there is no change in success rate of fertilization.

Solution

In the prothallus of a vascular cryptogam, the antherozoids and eggs mature atdifferent times which result in failurity of self-fertilization.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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