NEET Biology question

Statement 1: Fertilization in Cycas is called zooidogamy.

Statement 2: Fertilization in Cycas takes place by the formation of pollen tube.

(A)Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1
(B)Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not correct explanation for Statement 1Correct
(C)Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False
(D)Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True

Answer: (B)

Solution

Fertilisation in Cycas is indeed termed zooidogamy because it involves motile, flagellated sperm swimming the final distance to the egg (Statement 1 true), and a pollen tube does form in Cycas to carry the pollen tube contents close to the

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