Question
Biology Question on Kingdom Plant
Identify the alga which exhibits diplontic life cycle
A
Spirogyra
B
Chlamydomonas
C
Fucus
D
Volvox
Answer
Fucus
Explanation
Solution
In diplontic life cycle of algae, there is a single somatic phase which is diploid. Haploid condition occurs in gametes (formed through meiosis) which fuse to restore diploid state, e.g., Cladophora glomerata, Bryopsis, Fucus, Sargassum. Alternation of generations is absent.