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The dominant photosynthetic phase in a haplontic life cycle is the

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sporophyte

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gametophyte

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zygote

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gamete

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Solution

The correct option is B gametophyte
In a haplontic life cycle, there are no free living sporophytes. The dominant photosynthetic phase in a haplontic life cycle is the gametophyte.

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