Which of the following Gymnosperms is known for having flagellated, motile male gametes?
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Correct answer: Cycas
Cycas and Ginkgo are primitive gymnosperms that retain motile sperm. This is considered an ancestral trait linking seed plants to their water-dependent ancestors.
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