2023 Manipur Plant KingdomLife cycle patterns across plant groups Medium Question 17 of 105 in Plant Kingdom

Which of the following statements is true?

A All pteridophytes exhibit haplo-diplontic pattern.
B Seed bearing plants follow haplontic pattern
C Most algal genera are diplontic
D Most bryophytes do not have haplo-diplontic life cycle.

The answer is A.

Solution

All pteridophytes exhibit a haplo-diplontic life cycle pattern, with both a dominant diploid sporophyte and a free-living haploid gametophyte generation.

Concept Life cycle patterns across plant groups

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