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BOT 102 MORPHOLOGY OF NON-VASCULAR PLANTS Objective Question

Question

In bryophytes, which generation is described as the more conspicuous, long-lived, and dominant phase?
Options
A Sporophyte generation
B Gametophyte generation
Correct Answer
C Zygote generation
D Spore generation
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 12 states: "The gametophyte generation is the more conspicuous, long-lived and dominant phase, bears the antheridium (male) and archegonium (female), which produce sperm and eggs, respectively."

Hint

Review the description of the alternation of generations in bryophytes on page 12 to identify the prominent stage.

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