Question

At the end of this lab exercise you should be able to identify the _____________ or the ____________ as the dominant portion of the life cycle among the groups.

Answer 1

Sporophyte or the Gametophye.

Explanation:

• Sporophytes are the plants which are Diploid in nature.
• In Sporophytic plants, Meiosis takes place which help to produce Spores.
• Megaspores  forms the Female gametophyte.
• Microspores gives rise to Male gametophyte.
• Gametophytes are the plants which are Haploid in nature.
• In Gametophytic plants, Mitosis takes place which produces haploid gametes.
• Female gametes are in the form of Ovum.
• Male gametes are in the form of Sperm.