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BIO 102 Test Compilation BIO 102 11 Objective Question

Question

In plants, the sporophytic phase is _______.
Options
A Aneuploidy
B Both diploid and haploid
C diploid
Correct Answer
D haploid
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The sporophytic phase in the plant life cycle is diploid (2n), meaning it contains two sets of chromosomes. It produces spores through meiosis, which then develop into the haploid (n) gametophytic phase.

Hint

Consider the ploidy level of the spore-producing generation.

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