In the prothallus of a vascular cryptogam, the antherozoids and eggs mature at different times. As a result (a) there is high degree of sterility (b) one can conclude that the plant is apomictic (c) self fertilization is prevented (d) there is no change in success rate of fertilization.
Option C In prothallus of vascular cryptogams the antherozoids and eggs mature at different times. The spores on germination gives rise to prothallus. The antherozoids are biflagellated or multiflagellated. The egg is produced inside the venter, water is essential for fertilization and it is always cross fertilization. Self fertilization is prevented.
