AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-2002

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    In Selaginella, normally the number of prothallial cell is

    A)  one                                      

    B)  two

    C)  three                                   

    D)  numerous

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                     In Selaginella (spike moss) the number of prothallial cell is one. The microspore germinates inside the microsporangium and are shed at 13-celled stage. The 1st division of microspore (1-1) is asymmetrical and as a result a small lenticular prothallial cell and a large antheridial cell is established. The prothallial cell does not divide further and the entire sporangium develops from the antheridial cell.


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