Overview
The plant life cycle is a fascinating process that involves the alternation of generations, where plants transition between two distinct stages: the sporophyte and the gametophyte. The sporophyte is the diploid stage that produces spores, while the gametophyte is the haploid stage that produces game...
Key Terms
Example: In ferns, the sporophyte is the leafy plant we see.
Example: Mosses primarily exist in the gametophyte stage.
Example: Meiosis occurs in the formation of pollen and ovules.
Example: Fertilization in plants leads to the development of seeds.
Example: The zygote eventually grows into a new sporophyte.
Example: Ferns reproduce using spores instead of seeds.
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advancedKey Concepts
SporophyteGametophyteMeiosisFertilization