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Which of the following undergoes meiosis in algae?

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Zoospore
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Zygote
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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.

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