AIPMT PRELIMS2007Botany-Plant Reproduction
AIPMT PRELIMS 2007 Botany Ferns and Allies MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
In the prothallus of a vascular cryptogam, the antherozoids and eggs mature a different times. As a result
A
there is high degree of sterility
B
one can conclude that the plant is apomictic
C
self-fertilization is prevented
D
there is no change in success rate of fertilization
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The temporal separation of gamete maturation in prothallus prevents self-fertilization, promoting genetic diversity.
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