Asked by Amina Hussein on Jul 09, 2024
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Which generation is dominant in the moss life cycle?
A) haploid gametophyte
B) diploid gametophyte
C) haploid sporophyte
D) diploid sporophyte
E) diploid antheridium
Gametophyte
The sexual phase in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces gametes.
Sporophyte
Diploid generation of the alternation-of-generations life cycle of a plant; produces haploid spores that develop into the haploid generation.
- Distinguish between the dominant generations in different plant life cycles.
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MO
Marianne Osei-AduJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
In mosses, the haploid gametophyte stage is dominant, visible, and photosynthetically active, unlike the diploid sporophyte stage which is often smaller and dependent on the gametophyte.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between the dominant generations in different plant life cycles.