Question

Shedding of male gametophyte in Selaginella occurs at 13-celled stage which consists of

• A. 8 jacket cells, 1 generative cell and 4 androgonial cells
• B. 9 jacket cells and 4 androgonial cells
• C. 12 jacket cells and 1 male gamete
• D. 8 jacket cells, 1 prothalial cell and 4 androgonial cells

Answer 1

The correct option is D 8 jacket cells, 1 prothalial cell and 4 androgonial cells

Selaginella is a pteridophyte belonged to the class Lycopsida. The male gametophye has 13 cells - 8 jacket cells, 1 pro­thallial cell and 4 androgonial cells and male gametophyte is shed at this 13-celled stage.