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Siphonogamy is

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Fertilization assisted through pollen tube

B

Fusion between dissimilar gametes both of which are nonmotile

C

Fertilization of ovule thorugh funcile

D

Fertilization with the help of siphon system.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Siphonogamy**: Siphonogamy is a type of fertilization process that occurs in seed plants. It involves the transfer of male gametes (sperm) to the female gamete (egg) through a specialized structure. 2. **Identifying the Structure**: In siphonogamy, the male gametes are transported to the egg via a pollen tube. This tube is formed after the pollen grain lands on the stigma of a flower. 3. **Characteristics of Gametes**: In this process, the male gamete is motile, meaning it can move, while the female gamete (the egg) is non-motile, meaning it does not move on its own. 4. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option A**: "Fertilization assisted through the pollen tube" - This accurately describes siphonogamy, as the pollen tube facilitates the transfer of male gametes to the egg. - **Option B**: "Fusion between dissimilar gametes both of which are known in type" - This is incorrect because it does not specify the motility of the gametes. - **Option C**: "Fertilization of ovule to funicle" - This does not relate to the process of siphonogamy. - **Option D**: "Fertilization with the help of Sipon system" - This is misleading and not a recognized term in this context. 5. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the correct answer is **Option A**, as it correctly describes the process of siphonogamy. ---
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  3. A plant in which fertilization occurs after the shedding of seed is

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  10. Which one develops from funicle of base of ovule? (a) Sarcotesta (b) ...

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  12. In tenuinucellate ovules, the nucellus may break down. The nourishment...

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  13. Endothelium develops from (a) Nucellus (b) Nucellus surrounding embr...

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  14. Middle layers of pollen sac wall are absent in

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  16. The apical growing region of pollen tube is called

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