Plant Kingdom Question 314

Question: Two distinct generations in a single life history are common in

Options:

A) Bacillus

B) Mango

C) Pteris (Dryopteris)

D) Spirogyra

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Ferns exhibits diplohaplontic life cycle and heteromorphic alternation of ganerations.

The sporophytic and gametophytic phase are morphologically, functionally and cytologically distinct and occur in alternate manner due to meiosis and fertilization.