Assertion: In diplontic life cycle, gametophyte is dominant.
Reason: In diplontic life cycle, there is not free living sporophyte.

Options

A. If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. If A is true but R is false.
D. If both A and R are false.

Answer

D

Explanation

In diplonitc life cycle, the diploid sporophyte is the dominant, photosynthetic and independent phase of the plant. Gametophyte is highly reduced is retained within sporangia.