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Which one is homosporous

A

Cycas

B

China Rose

C

Jower

D

Nephrolepis.

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To determine which organism is homosporous among the given options, we need to understand the definitions of homosporous and heterosporous plants. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Terms**: - **Homosporous**: Plants that produce only one type of spore, which develops into a gametophyte that can produce both male and female gametes. - **Heterosporous**: Plants that produce two different types of spores: microspores (male) and megaspores (female). 2. **Analyze Each Option**: - **A. Cyclus**: This plant belongs to the Gymnosperms and is known to be heterosporous, producing different types of spores. - **B. China Rose**: This is an Angiosperm and is also heterosporous, producing different types of gametes. - **C. Jowar**: Similar to China Rose, Jowar is an Angiosperm and is heterosporous as well. - **D. Nephrolepis**: This plant is a type of fern and belongs to the Pteridophytes. It is known to be homosporous, producing only one type of spore. 3. **Conclusion**: - After analyzing all the options, we find that **Nephrolepis (option D)** is the only homosporous plant among the choices provided. ### Final Answer: The organism that is homosporous is **D. Nephrolepis**. ---
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