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In bryophytes

A

sporophytes are dependent upon gametophytes

B

sporophyte and gametophyte generation are independent

C

sporophyte in itself completes the life cycle

D

gametophytes are dependent upon sporophytes.

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A
In bryophytes, sporophyte is parasitic (partially of wholly) on the gametophyte as it is organically attached and is nutritionally dependent upon the gametopyte.
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