AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The gametophyte is the dominant life phase in the Bryophytes. The gametophyte produces structures known as antheridia and archegonia, which produce the male and female gametes respectively. Collectively these structures are known as gametangia.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gametophyte is a dominant phase in the life cycle of a bryophyte.

Detailed explanation-3: -The main plant body of the bryophyte is haploid. It produces gametes, hence is called a gametophyte.

Detailed explanation-4: -In a bryophyte, all the vegetative organs belong to the gametophyte, which is the dominant and most familiar form; the sporophyte appears for only a short period. The sporophyte is dependent on the gametophyte and remains permanently attached to it in order to gain nutrition and protection.

Detailed explanation-5: -The main plant body in Bryophyte is a haploid gametophyte.