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Read the given statements and select the correct option
Statement-1: Each sperm of moss has two flagella.
Statement-2: Water is essential for fertilisation in mosses.

A

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct

B

Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect

C

Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.

D

Both statement 1 and 2 are incorrect.

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The correct Answer is:
A
Sperm of mosses is biflagellated, i.e., it has two flagella that aid in propulsion. Since sperm must swim to the achegonium, fertilisation cannot occur without water.
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