Question

From the following, select the choice of members having flagellated male gametes:

• A. Funaria, Spirogyra, Pinus
• B. Anthoceros, Chlamydomonas, Hibiscus
• C. Adiantum, Spirogyra, Pinus
• D. Pteris, Cycas, Funaria

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Pteris, Cycas, Funaria

Cycas: Has large, spirally twisted male gametes with cilia. Cycas is a gymnosperm with multiciliate male gametes. Funaria: A bonfire moss with biflagellate male gametes. Funaria reproduces sexually through male and female gametangia. Pteris: Does not have flagellated male gametes. Flagellated male gametes are also known as zoids. They are usually found in lower plants such as bryophytes, pteridophytes, algae, and certain gymnosperms.