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A 13 celled male gametophyte in Selaginella is :

A)  12 cells of antheridium +1 prothallial cell

B)  9 cells of antheridium +4 prothallial cell

C)   6 cells of antheridium +7 prothallial cell

D)  10 cells of antheridium +3 prothallial cell

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

                 Selaginella is called as ?spike moss? or club moss. Selaginella is a member of Pteridophyta. Male gametophyte or microspore of Selaginella is 13 celled structure, which consist of 12 cells of antheridium and 1 prothallial cell.