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Motile, flagellated antherozoids are fou...

Motile, flagellated antherozoids are found in `:`

A

Anthoceros

B

Pinus

C

Selaginella

D

Both ( 1) and ( 3)

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To solve the question "Motile, flagellated antherozoids are found in:", we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Term "Antherozoids":** - Antherozoids are the male gametes in plants, equivalent to sperm in animals. They are motile and flagellated. 2. **Identify Where Antherozoids are Found:** - Antherozoids are primarily found in bryophytes (a group of non-vascular plants that includes mosses, liverworts, and hornworts). 3. **Production of Antherozoids:** - Antherozoids are produced in an organ called the antheridium, which is the male reproductive structure in bryophytes. 4. **Characteristics of Antherozoids:** - Antherozoids are motile, meaning they can move, and they have flagella, which are tail-like structures that aid in swimming. 5. **Role of Water:** - The presence of water is crucial for the movement of antherozoids, as they swim through water to reach the female reproductive organs for fertilization. 6. **Examples of Plants with Antherozoids:** - An example of a bryophyte that has antherozoids is Anthoceros. - Additionally, Selaginella is a pteridophyte (a type of vascular plant) that also produces antherozoids. 7. **Conclusion:** - Therefore, the correct answer to the question is that motile, flagellated antherozoids are found in both Anthoceros (a bryophyte) and Selaginella (a pteridophyte). ### Final Answer: The correct answer is: Both Anthoceros and Selaginella. ---
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