Sterile part of Cycas microsporophyll is

Apophysis

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Sporophore

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Middle part

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Lower part

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Solution

The correct option is B Apophysis
Microsporophyll of Cycas is wedge shaped dorsoventrally flattened structure with basal sterile, middle fertile and apical sterile regions. The terminal expanded sterile tapering portion is called as apophysis.

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