Plant-Kingdom Question 643

Question: Selaginella differs from Pteris (fern) in which of the following character [DPMT 1975; AFMC 1978, 84; AIIMS 1992; CMC Vellore 1993]

Options:

A) Absence of seed

B) Absence of vessels in xylem

C) Need water for fertilization

D) Heterosporous condition

Show Answer

Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Heterosporous condition (Produce of two kind of spores i.e., Megaspore and microspore) found in selaginella and Homosporous conditions (Produce one kid of spore) found in pteris (fern).