Question

Which of the following statement is correct about the gametophytic stage in the alternation of generation? (correct answer + 1, wrong answer - 0.25)

• A. Diploid generation that produces the gametes
• B. Diploid generation that produces the spores
• C. Haploid generation that produces gametes
• D. Haploid generation that produces diploid phase

Answer 1

The correct option is C Haploid generation that produces gametes

Gametophyte is gamete bearing, haploid stage found in the life cycle of all plants. It could be unicellular as in green algae or multicellular as in higher plants.
Sporophyte is the diploid spore bearing stage.