Asked by Lauren Devine on May 20, 2024

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Cycads may be characterized as being:

A) dioecious and having motile sperm.
B) the most primitive flowering plants.
C) monoecious and having motile sperm.
D) dioecious and having nonmotile sperm.
E) monoecious and having nonmotile sperm.

Dioecious

Referring to a plant species having male and female reproductive structures on separate individuals.

Motile Sperm

Sperm cells that are capable of movement, typically through flagella, to reach and fertilize an egg cell.

Monoecious

Describing plants that have both male and female reproductive organs on the same individual, allowing self-pollination.

  • Master the distinctive qualities and groupings of primary plant phyla.
  • Discern the makeup and tasks of reproductive tissues and organs among plants, notably within angiosperms and gymnosperms.
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Gregory BrydonMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Cycads are dioecious, meaning they have separate male and female plants, and they are known for having motile sperm, which is a primitive characteristic among seed plants.