In Escherichia coli there is no alternation of generations, because

Chromosomes do not fuse

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It does not have chromosomes

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There is neither syngamy nor reduction division

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Its cells do not exchange genetic material with each other

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Solution

The correct option is C There is neither syngamy nor reduction division
No syngamy or reduction division is involved in E coli reproduction. It divides via mitosis unlike plants like bryophyte, pteridophytes, etc which show clear alternation of generations. So, the correct option is C. (There is neither syngamy reduction division)

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