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JAMB Biology 2010 Question 4

Question 4

Plant Kingdom

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

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

Explanation

The large leafy fern plant we see is the sporophyte. The gametophyte (prothallus) is small and short-lived.