Question

In land plants, the diploid stage progresses from which of the following stages?

• A. Gametophyte —> male and female gametes.
• B. Spores —> sporophyte.
• C. Zygote —> sporophyte.
• D. Zygote --> gametophyte.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Zygote —> sporophyte.

In land plants, the sporophyte or diploid stage is dominant. Spores germinate to form gametophytes. The male and female gametes formed by the gametophyte fuse to form the diploid zygote. The zygote then multiplies to form the diploid stage or sporophyte.