In the prothallus of a vascular cryptogam, the antherozoids and eggs mature atdifferent times which result in failurity of self-fertilization.
In the prothallus of a vascular cryptogam, the antherozoids and eggs mature at different times. As a result:
NEET UG 2007 — Botany Plant Kingdom
In the prothallus of a vascular cryptogam, the antherozoids and eggs mature at different times. As a result:
Held on 30 Apr 2007 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
there is high degree of sterility
- B
one can conclude that the plant is apomictic
- C
self fertilization is prevented
- D
there is no change in success rate of fertilization.
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