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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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Which plant generation is typically much smaller in flowering plants?
Options
A Sporophyte generation
B Gametophyte generation
Correct Answer
C Both are similar in size
D The size depends entirely on environmental factors
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Under the 'Gametophyte Generation (n)' characteristics, it is stated: 'Usually much smaller in flowering plants'. The sporophyte is the dominant stage in flowering plants.

Hint

Recall which generation is dominant and thus typically larger in higher plants.

Question Info

Course: BOT 102
Topic: PLANT LIFE CYCLE, DURATION OF LIFE OF PLANTS, AND GROWTH FORMS OF PLANTS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 277 of 769
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