The antherozoids of fern are

Uniflagellate

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Biflagellate

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Quadriflagellate

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Multiflagellate

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Solution

The correct option is D Multiflagellate
Fern belongs to Pteropsida. The antheridia of Pteropsida are slightly projected on the surface. They are spherical or oval in shape. Each antheridium has a layer of jacket cells. Antherozoid mother cells are present within the jacket. Sperm mother cells are changed in spirally twisted multiflagellate sperm or antherozoids.

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