Plant Kingdom · Class 11 · CBSE · Science Biology
Which of the following pairs is mismatched regarding the type of flagellation and number of flagella in green algae zoospores?
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Which of the following pairs is mismatched regarding the type of flagellation and number of flagella in green algae zoospores?
- A.Chlorophyceae - 2 to 8, equal, apical
- B.Phaeophyceae - 2, unequal, lateral
- C.Rhodophyceae - Flagella absent
- D.Bryophytes - Non-motile male gametesCorrect answer
Solution
Male gametes (antherozoids) of bryophytes are biflagellate and motile, requiring water for fertilization. Therefore, option D is incorrect as they possess motile gametes.
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