EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

PLANT KINGDOM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Dominant generation is sporophyte generation. This statement is NOT TRUE for ____
A
pteridophytes
B
bryophytes
C
angiosperms
D
gymnosperms
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In bryophytes (mosses and liverworts ), the dominant generation is haploid, that is the gametophyte, which is the main plant itself. The sporophyte is dependent on gametophyte. Hence the correct option is C.

Detailed explanation-2: -In bryophytes, such as mosses and liverworts, the gametophyte is the dominant life phase, whereas in angiosperms and gymnosperms the sporophyte is dominant.

Detailed explanation-3: -So, the correct answer is ‘Zygote undergoes meiosis to produce sporophyte. ‘

Detailed explanation-4: -In Bryophytes, the dominant generation is haploid and the gametophyte comprises the main plant.

Detailed explanation-5: -They lack true roots, stem or leaves.

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