JAMB Biology 2006 Question 33

Question 33

Plant Kingdom

The dominant phase in the life cycle of a bryophyte is the

  1. A.gametangium
  2. B.sporophyte
  3. C.gametophyte
  4. D.prothallus
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Answer: C (gametophyte)

Explanation

In mosses and liverworts, the green plant you see is the gametophyte. The sporophyte is small and grows on it.