Question

A dominant, independent, photosynthetic, thalloid or erect phase is represented by a haploid gametophyte and it alternates with the short-lived multicellular sporophyte totally or partially dependent on the gametophyte for its anchorage and nutrition. This type of pattern is present in
A. Bryophytes (mosses and liverworts)
B. Pteridophytes (ferns and horsetails)
C. Gymnosperms (Cycas and Pinus)
D. Most of the algae (Ulothrix and Spirogyra)

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
A dominant, independent, photosynthetic, thalloid or erect phase is represented by a haploid gametophyte and it alternates with the short-lived multicellular sporophyte totally or partially dependent on the gametophyte for its encourage and nutrition. This type of pattern is present in bryophytes (mosses, liverwords).