Which type of sperm is found in cycads and is unusual among seed plants?
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Correct answer: Large, flagellated motile sperm
Cycads produce large flagellated motile sperm, a primitive feature among seed plants. This feature is also seen in Ginkgo but not in most conifers and angiosperms.
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