The number of male prothallial cells in Selaginella are

One

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Two

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Four

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Nil

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Solution

The correct option is A One
The male gametophyte of Selaginella is a 13 celled structure in which 1 prothallial cell is arranged in basolateral position, 4 primary androgonial cells centrally along with 8 jacket cells arranged peripherally.
So the prothallial cell in male gametophyte of Selaginella is only 1.

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