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Biology Question on Bryophytes

The prominent phase in the life cycle of bryophytes is

A

gametophyte

B

sporophyte

C

seta

D

sporogonium

Answer

gametophyte

Explanation

Solution

Bryophytes shows two morphologically distinct heteromorphic generations, i.e. gametophytic and sporophytic generations. Gametophytic generation is the dominant phase of life cycle and in general the term 'plant body' is used to represent this phase.