Question

What is sporophyte and gametophyte?

Answer 1

Sporophyte:

1. The sporophyte is the diploid multicellular stage in the life cycle of algae or plants.
2. It is the non-sexual phase in the alternation of generation.
3. They use meiosis for the formation of spores.

Gametophyte:

1. The gametophyte is the haploid multicellular stage in the life cycle of algae or plants.
2. It is the sexual phase in the alternation of generation.
3. They use mitotic division for the production of gametes.