Q14 / 180 · AIIMS 2014 · Botany

Which of the given genera is homosporous?

  • A
    Cycas
  • B
    Pinus
  • C
    Selaginella
  • Correct answer
    D
    Lycopodium

Solution

In pteridophytes, majority of plants are homosporous (producing similar kind of spores) e.g., Lycopodium. However, plants of genera like Selaginella and Salvinia are heterosporous (producing macro and micro spores). Pinus and Cycas, which are gymnosperms, are also heterosporous.

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

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