Which of the following undergoes meiosis in algae?
A
Zoospore
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B
Zygote
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C
Aplanospore
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D
Algae never undergo meiosis as they are haploid
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Solution
The correct option is B Zygote Zygote undergoes meiosis to produce a haploid plant body. This is a feature of the haplontic life cycle. Zoospores are motile spores and aplanospores are nonmotile spores produced due to mitosis in algae.