Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an advantage of sexual reproduction?
12. Meiosis
Life Cycle of Sexual Reproducers
Multiple Choice
Which of these structures is diploid in the life cycle of sexual reproducers?
A
Sporophyte
B
Gamete
C
Zygote
D
Spore
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Understand the concept of ploidy: Diploid cells contain two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, while haploid cells contain only one set.
Identify the structures involved in the life cycle of sexual reproducers: Sporophyte, Gamete, Zygote, and Spore.
Analyze the ploidy of each structure: Gametes (sperm and egg) are haploid, containing one set of chromosomes.
Consider the zygote: When two gametes fuse during fertilization, they form a zygote, which is diploid, containing two sets of chromosomes.
Review the role of the sporophyte: In many plants, the sporophyte is also diploid, as it develops from the zygote and undergoes mitosis to grow.
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