What is a haplontic life cycle? Explain through a chart.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) $\rightarrow$ In a haplontic life cycle,the dominant,photosynthetic phase is the free-living gametophyte $(n)$.
$\rightarrow$ The gametophyte produces gametes through gametogenesis,which fuse during syngamy to form a diploid zygote $(2n)$.
$\rightarrow$ The zygote undergoes meiosis to form haploid spores $(n)$.
$\rightarrow$ These haploid spores divide mitotically to form the new gametophyte $(n)$.
$\rightarrow$ Many algae,such as $Volvox$,$Spirogyra$,and some species of $Chlamydomonas$,represent this pattern.
Chart Description:
- $A$: Represents the diploid $(2n)$ phase (Zygote).
- $B$: Represents the haploid $(n)$ phase (Gametophyte/Spores).

Explore More

Similar Questions

Which of the following represents the beginning of the gametophytic generation?

In all seed-bearing plants,the alternation of generations is of this type:

Provide an explanation of the life cycles in plants.

What is the nature of the main plant body in the given plant life cycle?

Which dominant phase is observed in the given figure?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo