Q. Which of the following is correct for $Cycas$ reproduction?

A) Zooidogamy is followed by siphonogamy
B) Siphonogamy is followed by zooidogamy
C) Siphonogamy only
D) Zooidogamy
Explanation

Fertilization in $Cycas$ is siphonogamous followed by zooidogamous. During fertilization the pollen tube discharging its contents into the liquid of archegonial chamber. The cilia and membrane of sperm slips off and cytoplasm and nucleus fuses with the egg forming oospore.

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