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Q.

The correct sequence of events in the life cycle of bryophytes is

A. Fusion of antherozoid with egg.

B. Attachment of gametophyte to substratum.

C. Reduction division to produce haploid spores.

D. Formation of sporophyte.

E. Release of antherozoids into water.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A

    D, E, A, B, C

  2. B

    D, E, A, C, B

  3. C

    B, E, A, C, D

  4. D

    B, E, A, D, C

Solution

Starting from the gametophyte stage of a bryophyte:

  1. B — the gametophyte attaches to the substratum.
  2. E — antherozoids are released into water.
  3. A — an antherozoid fuses with the egg (fertilisation).
  4. D — the zygote develops into the sporophyte.
  5. C — sporophyte undergoes reduction division (meiosis) to produce haploid spores, restarting the cycle.

Correct order: B E A D C.

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