Asked by
Davin Enrico
on Oct 28, 2024
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When two gametes fuse, the diploid portion of the life cycle is called ________________________.
A) archaeplastids
B) archegonia
C) antheridi
D) sporophyte generation
E) gametophyte generation
Diploid
An organism or cell having two sets of chromosomes, typically one set from each parent, denoted as 2n.
Gametes
Mature haploid male or female germ cells which are able to unite with another of the opposite sex in sexual reproduction to form a zygote.
Sporophyte Generation
The 2n, spore-producing stage in the life cycle of a plant. Compare with gametophyte generation.
- Understand the basic life cycle stages of plants, including the diploid sporophyte and haploid gametophyte generations.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the basic life cycle stages of plants, including the diploid sporophyte and haploid gametophyte generations.