NEETBotanyPlant Kingdom
What type of gametes are involved in oogamous reproduction?
Options
- ATwo small, motile gametes
- BTwo large, non-motile gametes
- COne large, non-motile and one small, motile gamete
- DTwo gametes of the same size and type
Correct answer
C. One large, non-motile and one small, motile gamete
Step-by-step solution
The algae reproduce by vegetative, asexual and sexual methods. Vegetative reproduction is by fragmentation. Each fragment develops into a thallus. Asexual reproduction is by the production of different types of spores, the most common being the zoospores. They are flagellated (motile) and on germination gives rise to new plants. Sexual reproduction takes place through fusion of two gametes. These gametes can be flagellated and similar in size (as in Ulothrix) or non-flagellated (non-motile) but similar in size (as