Question

Haplodiplontic life cycle is observed in

• A. Bryophyta
• B. Pteridophyta
• C. Most of the Algae
• D. Both (a) and (b)

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Life cycle in which Haploid gametophyte and diploid sporophyte alternates with each other is called Haplodiplontic life cycle. In Bryophyta haploid gametophyte is the main plant body on which a small dependent sporophyte is produced. In Pteridophyta diploid sporophyte is main plant body and a small independent gametophyte is produced.