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The number of male prothallial cells in Selaginella are

A

One

B

Two

C

Four

D

Nil

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In selaginella the microspore forms a thirteen celled male gametophyte as a result of segmentation. The deposition of 13 cells is as follows :
* One prothallial cell which is basal lateral in position
* Eight jacket cell which are peripheral in position
* Four primary androgonial cells which are central in position.
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