Question:

Choose the incorrect statement related to life cycles: 
I. Sporophyte generation is represented by a single-celled zygote. 
II. Gametophyte is multicellular in Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms. 
III. Life cycle is diphlaplontic in Bryophytes. 
IV. Life cycle is haplodiplontic in Pteridophytes.

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Remember that Bryophytes have a haplontic life cycle, and Pteridophytes have a diplontic life cycle.
Updated On: Mar 18, 2025
  • I, II
  • II, III
  • III, IV
  • I, III
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The incorrect statements are III and IV.
III: Life cycle is diphlaplontic in Bryophytes. This statement is incorrect because Bryophytes have a haplontic life cycle.
IV: Life cycle is haplodiplontic in Pteridophytes. This statement is incorrect as Pteridophytes have a diplontic life cycle, not haplodiplontic.
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