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    The 13-celled male gametophyte of Selaginella shows [CMC Vellore 1993; CPMT 1999; BHU 2001; AIIMS 2001; BHU 2003]

    A)            8 cells of the antheridium + 5 prothallial cells

    B)            9 cells of the antheridium + 4 prothallial cells

    C)            10 cells of the antheridium + 3 prothallial cells

    D)            8 jacket cell + 4 androgonial + 1 prothallial cells

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

               The Microsores divides to form a 13 celled non-green, male gametophyte (one vegetative/prothallial cell + 8 jacket cell + 4 primary androgoniol cells).


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