The cells of a fern prothallus contain a nucleus with:

  • A
    $4n$ chromosomes
  • B
    $3n$ chromosomes
  • C
    $2n$ chromosomes
  • D
    $n$ chromosomes

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$A$: In $Equisetum$,sexual reproduction occurs through sex organs like antheridia and archegonia.
$R$: In pteridophytes,the gametophytic stage is long-lived and responsible for sexual reproduction.

Which of the following is known as the 'Adder's tongue fern'?

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$A.$ Prothallus stage
$B.$ Meiosis in spore mother cells
$C.$ Fertilisation
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$E.$ Transfer of antherozoids to the archegonia in presence of water.
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