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In pteridophytes, the dominant phase of the life cycle is

AThe zygote stage with diploid set only
BThe gametophyte stage as in mosses
CThe sporophyte stage with vascular tissue
DThe free spore stage with no tissues
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The sporophyte stage with vascular tissue
Pteridophytes show alternation of generations with the SPOROPHYTE dominant. The gametophyte (prothallus) is small, short-lived and dependent on damp shade.
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