Answer: gametophyte.
- A gametophyte
- B the sporophyte
- C the zygote
- D the seed
Correct answer: A. gametophyte
Explanation: In bryophytes the haploid gametophyte is the dominant, green phase.
Plants evolved from water-dependent algae through increasingly land-adapted groups, gaining vascular tissue (Pteridophyta), then seeds (Gymnosperms), and finally fruit-enclosed seeds (Angiosperms) - each step reducing dependence on water for reproduction.
Concept context
Classification of plants from algae to angiosperms. Understanding plant diversity is essential for NEET.