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JAMB Biology 1987 Question 4

Question 4

Plant Kingdom

In a plant exhibiting alternation of generations, the diploid multicellular stage is known as

  1. A.gametophyte
  2. B.spermatophyte
  3. C.holophyte
  4. D.sporophyte.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (sporophyte.)

Explanation

The diploid generation produces spores by meiosis, so it is called the sporophyte. The haploid generation makes gametes and is the gametophyte.