JAMB Biology 2009 Question 4

Question 4

Plant Kingdom

Alternation of asexual and sexual modes of reproduction is found in

  1. A.blue-green algae
  2. B.Euglena
  3. C.fern
  4. D.maize.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (fern)

Explanation

A fern has alternation of generations: the fern plant makes spores (asexual), which grow into a small prothallus that makes gametes (sexual).