Gametophyte is a dominant phase in the l...

Gametophyte is a dominant phase in the life cycle of a bryophyte. Explain.

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Definition of Gametophyte**: - The gametophyte is the haploid multicellular adult stage in the life cycle of bryophytes. This means it contains only one set of chromosomes (haploid). 2. **Reproductive Structures**: - The gametophyte bears both male and female reproductive structures. The male reproductive structure is called **antheridia**, and the female reproductive structure is called **archegonia**. ...

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The prominent phase in the life cycle of bryophytes is

gametophyte

sporophyte

seta

sporogonium.

The sporophyte is the dominant phase in

pteridophytes

gymnosperms

Angiosperms

all of these.

Asssertion: in pteridophytes, zygote produces a multicellular sporophyte. Reason: Sporophyte is the dominant phase In life cycle of pteridophytes.

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

if both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

if assertion is true but reason is false.

if both assertion and reason are false.