Asked by Chanelle Nichuals on Jul 17, 2024
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In the life cycle of a fern, the zygote
A) develops into the sporophyte.
B) develops into the gametophyte.
C) is also called the prothallus.
D) grows via meiosis.
E) is haploid.
Zygote
The initial cell formed when a new organism is produced by sexual reproduction, created by the union of sperm and egg.
Sporophyte
The stage in the plant life cycle that arises from the fertilization of gametes and produces spores for reproduction, distinct from the gametophyte generation.
Gametophyte
The haploid stage in the life cycle of plants that produces gametes, or sex cells, through mitosis.
- Describe the life cycle stages of ferns including the transition from zygote to sporophyte and gametophyte.
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Paula BogosianJul 19, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The zygote in the life cycle of a fern develops into the sporophyte, which is the dominant generation in ferns. The sporophyte grows and produces spores through meiosis. The spores then develop into the gametophyte, which is a small, independent plant that produces gametes through mitosis. So, option A is the best choice.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the life cycle stages of ferns including the transition from zygote to sporophyte and gametophyte.