Question

How do Cycas and Adiantum resemble each other?

• A. Motile sperms
• B. Seeds
• C. Vesseles
• D. Cambium

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Motile sperms

The correct option is A.

Explanation for the correct option:

1. Cycas and Adiantum both produce ciliated sperms.
2. These are motile sperms.
3. Cycas is also called palm fern.
4. It produces large male cones.
5. Adiantum is the common fern.
6. It is found in moist and shady places.
7. It has scaly leaves.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option B:

1. Seeds are found in Cycas but not in Adiantum.
2. Adiantum belongs to pteridophytes, which do not produce seeds.
3. Cycas belong to gymnosperms that produce naked seeds.

Option C:

1. Vessels are not found in both Cycas and Adiantum.

Option D:

1. Cambium is not found in Adiantum but found in Cycas.

Final answer: Cycas and Adiantum resemble each other in having motile sperm.