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The Life Cycles of Plants — Quiz

Question 9 • TPS EdX Biology

Which best describes the alternation of generations?

Answer
A
A gametophyte is its haploid phase.
B
A gametophyte is its diploid phase.
C
Fertilization produces haploid spores.
D
Meiosis produces a diploid zygote.

Explanation

In alternation of generations, organisms cycle between a haploid gametophyte generation and a diploid sporophyte generation. The gametophyte produces gametes, which fuse during fertilization to form a diploid zygote; meiosis later produces haploid spores. Therefore, the best description is that a gametophyte is the haploid phase.

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