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BOT 102 PLANT LIFE CYCLE, DURATION OF LIFE OF PLANTS, AND GROWTH FORMS OF PLANTS Objective Question
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What is the correct sequence of events in the alternation of generations, starting from Sporophyte (2n)?
Options
A Sporophyte (2n) → Mitosis → Spores (n) → Meiosis → Gametophyte (n)
B Sporophyte (2n) → Meiosis → Spores (n) → Mitosis → Gametophyte (n)
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C Sporophyte (2n) → Fertilization → Zygote (2n) → Meiosis → Spores (n)
D Sporophyte (2n) → Produces Gametes → Fertilization → Zygote (2n)
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The sequence provided in the document is: Sporophyte (2n) → Meiosis → Spores (n) → Mitosis → Gametophyte (n) → Produces Gametes → Fertilization → Zygote (2n) → Mitosis → New Sporophyte.

Hint

Recall which process reduces chromosome number (diploid to haploid) and which maintains it (haploid to haploid).

Question Info

Course: BOT 102
Topic: PLANT LIFE CYCLE, DURATION OF LIFE OF PLANTS, AND GROWTH FORMS OF PLANTS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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