In ________, a dominant and independent diploid sporophyte alternates with a short-lived, independent haploid gametophyte.

algae

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bryophytes

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pteridophytes

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gymnosperms

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Solution

The correct option is C pteridophytes
ln pteridophytes, the diploid sporophyte is represented by a dominant, independent, photosynthetic, vascular plant body. It alternates with multicellular, saprophytic autotrophic, independent but short-lived haploid gametophyte.
So the correct option is C.

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