Plant Kingdom · Class 11 · CBSE · Science Biology
In bryophytes, the dominant phase in the life cycle is a free-living , whereas in pteridophytes, the dominant phase is a free-living .
Practice question from Plant Kingdom (Class 11 · CBSE · Science Biology), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
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In bryophytes, the dominant phase in the life cycle is a free-living ____________, whereas in pteridophytes, the dominant phase is a free-living ____________.
- A.sporophyte; gametophyte
- B.gametophyte; sporophyteCorrect answer
- C.gametophyte; gametophyte
- D.sporophyte; sporophyte
Solution
In bryophytes, the main plant body is haploid and represents the gametophyte. In pteridophytes, the main plant body is a differentiated sporophyte which is diploid, independent, and free-living.
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