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If sperms of moss and fern are put together near the archegonium of fern, only the sperms of fem find entry into archeogonium, the reason being that

A

sperms of moss are killed by larger sperms of fern

B

archegonia of fern secretes a toxoid to kill moss of fern.

C

archegonia of fern secrete mucilage rich in malic acid to attract sperms of fern only

D

sperms of moss are less motile and find difficulty in entering archegonium.

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C
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